The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has confirmed the disbursement of GHS 67,671,080 as part of the non-feeding component of teacher trainee allowances to 30,157 students across 37 Public Colleges of Education in Ghana.

According to a statement released by the Chief Executive Officer of SLTF, Dr. Saadija Shiraaz, the funds were received from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, with the final tranche coming in on July 29, 2025.

Disbursements commenced on August 1, based on verified student data at the time.
“We proceeded to pay teacher trainee allowances of five months to 30,157 students in 37 Public Colleges of Education based on the data available to us at the time,” Dr. Shiraaz stated.

The Fund indicated that it is still processing additional student data from other Colleges of Education and will continue disbursements as soon as the information is verified through pre-audit procedures.

“We are currently receiving more student data from the Colleges of Education, and will pay as soon as that data is received and cleared,” she assured.

Dr Shiraaz emphasised SLTF’s commitment to transparency and urged the public to remain respectful in their engagements, especially online.

“Please indulge us as we go through the necessary operational motions to ensure you receive the support due you from government,” she added, noting the efforts of her team behind the scenes.

Additionally, the CEO mentioned that the SLTF is still working on reimbursements under the "No-Fees-Stress" initiative, and the deadline has been extended to ensure all eligible students are accounted for.

The SLTF continues to play a critical role in supporting Ghana’s teacher trainees through timely financial assistance and remains open to feedback and collaboration with stakeholders.