President John Dramani Mahama has urged stakeholders, especially heads of the various public tertiary institutions in the country, to implement the newly launched 'No Fees Stress' policy with “transparency.

Speaking at the official launch of the policy on Friday, 5th July 2025 at the SDA College of Education in Koforidua, Mr Mahama underscored the need for diligence in executing the initiative, which aims to reduce financial barriers to tertiary education in Ghana.

"To our tertiary institutions: Implement this policy with transparency, compassion, and excellence. Let us make this a model of effective public delivery."

The No Fees Stress policy is designed to ensure that no eligible Ghanaian student is denied access to tertiary education due to financial hardship.

The initiative provides support for the payment of admission and registration fees for students entering public tertiary institutions, with particular consideration for those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including persons with physical challenges.

According to the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, as part of the policy's rollout, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) will increase its allocation to the Students Loan Trust Fund from GH¢70 million to GH¢150 million to support students further.

The policy forms part of a broader commitment by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to promote equitable access to education and reduce financial burdens on students and their families.

The president emphasised with a call on the private sector to play a role in the success of the initiative: "To the private sector and our development partners: I invite you to co-invest in this future through endowment funds, bursary schemes, and public-private financing models that extend the reach and sustainability of this initiative."