From Free Tuition to Financial Aid: The History of Education in Ghana
Once hailed for its fully funded university education system, Ghana has witnessed a dramatic shift in how education is financed and accessed. From the era when students were paid to study—receiving free tuition, accommodation, stipends, and healthcare—to today’s reality of cost-sharing, student loans, and targeted scholarships, the country’s educational landscape has evolved in response to rising demand and economic constraints. This article traces Ghana’s educational journey, spotlighting major policy changes from primary to tertiary levels, including the groundbreaking Free SHS and the recent No-Academic-Fee policy for first-year university students.
FREE vs PRIVATE SHS in GHANA. Is Public Better Than Private Senior High Schools in Ghana?
With the introduction of free senior high education in Ghana in 2017, the educational landscape in Ghana is beginning to change. Parents and students are beginning to wonder if private education is better than public education not just in primary school but in senior high school.