Nursing Trainees’ Admission Fees Cut by 50%

The Ministry of Health in Ghana has announced a 50% reduction in school fees for Nursing and Allied Health Training students, effective for the 2025/2026 academic year. This initiative is part of the government’s “No-Fee-Stress” Policy, aimed at providing financial relief to students and parents.

Key Points:

– Fee Reduction: The government has absorbed about half of the approved fees for all first-year students enrolled in Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions.

– Compliance: Institutions are strictly required to adhere to the approved fees and items communicated by the Ministry, with no institution permitted to charge above the approved amount.

– Directive: Principals of Health Training Institutions are advised to comply fully with this directive, with any contravention potentially resulting in penalties.

– Objective: The Ministry remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and advancing equitable access to health training education [Government announcement].

Background:

The Ministry of Health had previously reduced the cost of admission forms for health training institutions from GHS 200 to GHS 150, aiming to promote affordability and encourage more students to apply for training in the health sector.

Admission Process:

Prospective students can apply for nursing training through the Ministry of Health’s admission portal, which streamlines the application process. The portal allows applicants to submit applications, check their status, and download admission letters.

Institutions:

Ghana has numerous institutions offering nursing courses, including:

– University of Ghana: School of Nursing and Midwifery

– Valley View University: School of Nursing and Midwifery

– University of Health and Allied Sciences: School of Nursing and Midwifery

– Korle-Bu Nursing and Midwifery Training College

– Kumasi Nurses and Midwifery Training School

Fees:

The fees for nursing schools in Ghana vary, with some examples being:

– University of Ghana: GH¢ 3,515 for regular undergraduate students

– University of Health and Allied Sciences: GH¢ 3,289.44 for regular undergraduate students

– KNUST Department of Nursing: GH¢ 3,135.99 for regular undergraduate students in their first year