Student Loan Trust
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The Student Loan Trust is a statutory agency of the Government of Ghana established in December 2005 under the Trustee Incorporation Act 1962, Act 106. The Trust was set up to provide financial resources to students and to help promote and facilitate the national ideals stipulated by the Constitution of Ghana [1]. Student loans can be found in any of the tertiary institutions in the country.[1][2]
Mission and Vision
Mission
Is to provide Ghanaian tertiary students with financial support that is timely, accessible, affordable, and innovative.
Vision
Make sure tertiary students access quality education. [3]
The Student Loans Trust Fund is governed by a Board of Trustees that comprises distinguished individuals of relevant backgrounds relevant to the business of SLTF. The members of the board are appointed by the President of the Republic. . [4]
The current CEO of the Student Loans Trust Fund is Dr. Saajida Shiraz [5][6]
Loan Application Requirements
Before an applicant applies for the loan, a student will require the following in order to successfully apply.
- You must be a Ghanaian and have offered admission to study an accredited tertiary program in Ghana.
- You must be pursuing a tertiary program such as a diploma or 1st degree and have a student ID card or admission letter.
- You must have a valid Ghana Card from the NIA
- You must have an active registered mobile phone number and a valid email address. Until these are provided, the application will not be successful.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Students Loan Trust Fund | University of Ghana". old1.ug.edu.gh. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Campus Offices – Students Loan Trust Fund". www.sltf.gov.gh. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Student Loan Trust Fund - Ghana | Kumasi Technical University". kstu.edu.gh. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Education Minister inaugurates new 13-member board for Student Loan Trust Fund - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2025-04-29. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Our Newly Appointed CEO; Hajia DR. Saajida Shiraz – Students Loan Trust Fund". www.sltf.gov.gh. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ Tijani, Hafiz (2025-02-25). "Dr. Saajida Shiraz appointed acting CEO of Students Loan Trust Fund". Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Students Loan Trust Fund sets March 20 deadline for 'No Fees Stress' admission data upload - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2026-03-10. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
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