2024/2025 graduates of SDA College of Education, Asokore-Koforidua, have raised concerns over the amount of money being refunded to them from their government feeding grants.
The graduates say they are unhappy with the way the refund process is being handled, especially because different students are receiving different amounts without any clear explanation from the school’s management.
According to a complaint sent to GH Edu Pro, the issue concerns the feeding grant paid by the government during the graduates’ final academic year on campus.
How Much Were the Graduates Supposed to Receive?
The graduates explained that during their final academic year, the government paid feeding grants through the college’s account for both the first and second semesters.
The total amount paid for the two semesters was GH₵1,560, representing GH₵780 for each semester.
However, during preparations for their graduation ceremony, which took place on May 28, 2026, the students were asked to pay approximately GH₵485.
They further claimed that an additional GH₵500 was deducted from their feeding grant, leaving GH₵1,060.
After that, each graduate reportedly paid GH₵50 as an alumni fee, bringing the expected remaining balance to GH₵1,010 per student.
Based on these calculations, the graduates believe that each qualified student should receive GH₵1,010.
Graduates Receive Different Amounts
Despite their expectations, the graduates say the amounts being refunded to them are different.
According to the complaint, some graduates have received GH₵396.50, while others have received GH₵404. Some graduates also claim that they have not received any refund at all.
The situation has raised questions among the former students, who want management to explain how the final amounts were calculated.
They are particularly concerned about why students who believe they are entitled to the same refund are receiving different amounts.
What Does the PRINCOF Letter Say?
A letter dated May 26, 2026, from the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education, Ghana (PRINCOF), addressed to all Principals of Public Colleges of Education, provides some information about the feeding grant refund.
According to the letter, the total feeding grant to be refunded to Level 400 students for the 2024/2025 academic year was GH₵1,560.
The letter explained that the amount was calculated as follows:
- First Semester: 4 months × GH₵6.50 per day = GH₵780.
- Second Semester: 4 months × GH₵6.50 per day = GH₵780.
- Total: GH₵1,560.
However, PRINCOF also directed principals to credit each qualified student’s account with the amount due. It further stated that the money should not be refunded in cash until all outstanding student bills, including congregation fees, transcripts and attestation charges, had been fully paid.
This means that outstanding bills may affect the final amount payable to individual graduates. However, the graduates want a clear breakdown of the deductions and an explanation for the differences in the amounts they are receiving.
Graduates Call on Management to Explain
The affected graduates are appealing to the management of SDA College of Education, Asokore-Koforidua, to address their concerns and provide a proper account of how the refunds were calculated.
They want management to explain all deductions made from the original GH₵1,560 feeding grant and why some graduates are receiving less than others.
They also want those who have not received their refunds to be informed about when they can expect payment.
For now, the graduates are hoping that the matter will be addressed fairly and transparently to prevent further misunderstandings.
GH Edu Pro will continue to follow this issue and bring our readers any further updates.
What do you think about this situation? Should the management of SDA College of Education, Asokore-Koforidua, provide a detailed breakdown of the feeding grant refunds to all affected graduates? Share your views in the comment section.
