The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has disbursed loans to 5,667 additional tertiary students for the 2024/2025 academic year.

This brings the total number of beneficiaries for the current academic year to 31,659 students across 130 public and private tertiary institutions.

According to the SLTF’s management, the move is part of the John Mahama-led administration’s commitment to providing all-inclusive educational opportunities for everyone, regardless of background.

The SLTF has also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely disbursement of funds, enabling beneficiaries to enrol in their tertiary institutions of choice without facing financial barriers.

Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund, Dr. Saajida Shiraz, emphasised in a Facebook post that providing continuous financial support to students under the government’s ‘No-Fees-Stress’ policy remains a top priority for the institution.

“As we work to implement the No-Fees-Stress policy, we remain committed to providing financial support to continuing students,” Dr. Saajida Shiraz stated.

She further indicated that the SLTF remains focused on its mandate to accelerate national development through quality tertiary education for all.

Dr. Shiraz encouraged beneficiaries to make the most of the policy and ensure that the government’s efforts do not go in vain.