Nearly 200 Ghanaian students at the University of Memphis can breathe easier after Ghana’s government paid $1 million toward overdue fees, staving off eviction and deportation threats.
The payment addresses part of a $3.6 million debt under the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat (GSS) program, leaving $2.2 million still owed.
The university had warned students faced scholarship termination and loss of legal status if unpaid fees weren’t settled by August 9. Many study critical fields like engineering and business.
Registrar Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei acknowledged delays caused by an audit but assured students won’t be deported. “Funds were processed through the Controller and Accountant General’s Department and Bank of Ghana,” he stated in Accra.
University President Dr. Bill Hardgrave linked the backlog to Ghana’s post-election transition but expects swift resolution. Meanwhile, Memphis is seeking emergency aid through its Gary Shorb International Student Support Fund.
While the payment offers temporary relief, families remain anxious about the unresolved balance. Can Ghana close the gap before deadlines tighten again?
Source: newsghana.com.gh
