The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all public Colleges of Education to suspend the implementation of any proposed fee increases until a final decision is reached following consultations with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education.
This directive follows growing public concern over reports of rising fees at public Colleges of Education across the country.
In a statement issued on Monday, October 27, the commission explained that it held a meeting with the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) to address the matter and review the proposed fee structure.
The meeting noted the following key developments:
- PRINCOF had proposed a new fee structure representing about a 10% increase over last year’s approved fees.
- New components, including a digital resources fee, had been added to the proposed structure.
- Accommodation costs had seen a sharp 100% increase, while
- Examination fees had also risen slightly.
GTEC stated that PRINCOF is expected to meet the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education on Tuesday, 28th October 2025, to deliberate further on the issue and reach an agreed position.
In the interim, GTEC has instructed that no public College of Education should implement the new fee structure until the ongoing discussions are concluded.
“In view of the above, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) to stay action on any fee increments until a decision is reached on the matter. Thus, the previously approved fees by Parliament still hold until further notice,” the statement read.
Additionally, GTEC emphasised that where individual Colleges have agreed on college-specific fees with their Student Representative Councils (SRCs), such arrangements must be accompanied by a signed resolution endorsed by at least two-thirds of the student body before being submitted to the Commission for consideration.
The release concluded by reaffirming GTEC’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the regulation of tertiary education fees and sought to “clear the air” regarding reports of unapproved fee hikes in public Colleges of Education.
“This release seeks to clear the air on the fees proposed by public Colleges of Education,” the statement added.
The Commission assured students, parents, and the general public that it is working closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that any future fee adjustments are fair, reasonable, and duly approved in accordance with established procedures.
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