SHS Graduate Risks Losing University of Ghana Admission Due to Inability to Pay Fees, Deadline Looms
- A brilliant senior high school graduate, despite excelling in the 2025 WASSCE, might still not be able to attend university
- Kelvin Asamoah has been offered admission to study at the University of Ghana, but the money for fees has become a problem
- He spoke in an interview with YEN.com.gh and called on well-meaning persons to come to his aid to further his educational dream
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The desire of Kelvin Asamoah to achieve his dream of pursuing tertiary education is now facing uncertainty despite gaining admission to study at the University of Ghana.
The 19-year-old, who attended Asuom Senior High School, brought honour to his family after excelling in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
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He has been admitted to study for a Bachelor of Education in Social Studies at the nation’s premier university, but may lose his admission slot due to financial constraints.
At the moment, his academic fees for the 2025/2026 academic year are GH¢2,319, of which he is required to pay a non-refundable commitment fee of 30% within seven days from the date of issuance of the admission letter.
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Kelvin said that raising the money to pay his fees has become a challenge because his mother, a single parent, was sick, a situation that has negatively affected their finances.
"My mum is a single parent. She fell sick, and by the time she recovered, her market stock had run down, so she is struggling to pay my school fees."
He has appealed to individuals, groups, and organisations to come to his aid and assist him financially through school so that his dream of attaining tertiary education does not go in vain.
Persons willing to help Kelvin can contact him at 054 602 2076.
Source: UGC
UG sets up Admission Assistance Desk
Meanwhile, the University of Ghana has informed successful applicants that it has set up a dedicated Admissions Assistance Desk to support newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The desk will be located at the UG Stadium and will operate from December 9, 2025, to December 23, 2025, to advise on the admission processes, respond to enquiries, and offer related support services.
Approved fees for UG Diaspora Halls
The University of Ghana Enterprises Limited (UGEL) has also released the residential fees for the 2025/2026 academic year for the diaspora halls.
The halls include Jubilee Hall, Alexander Adu Kwapong Hall, Hilla Limann Hall, Jean Nelson Aka Hall, Elizabeth Frances Sey Hall, and the International Students Hostel.
Other UG facilities are Valco Hostel, Legon Hall Annexe C, Mensah Sarbah Hall C/D, Akuafo Hall C, and Akuafo Hall D.
Boy seeks support to attend university
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that a young Ghanaian man had called for help from the public to pay his university fees.
Silas Ebbi, a former student of Dadieso Senior High Technical School, scored four As and four Bs in that year's WASSCE.
He appealed for help to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Economics Education at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW).
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
