Government reduces tuition fees for nursing students by 50% effective 2025/2026 academic year

The Ministry of Health has announced a reduction in school fees for Nursing and Allied Health Training students by 50%. This new decision takes effect from the 2025/2026 academic year.

This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday, August 31, 2025 by Deputy Director and Spokesperson for the Health Ministry, Tony Goodman.

The Ministry explained that this intervention has been made possible through the introduction of Government’s flagship “No- Fee-Stress” Policy for tertiary students across the country.

“By this initiative, Government has absorbed about half of the approved fees for all first-year students enrolled in Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions,” the statement noted.

All institutions are expected to strictly adhere to the approved fees and items as communicated by the Ministry and no institution is permitted to charge above the approved amount or demand payment for items covered under the policy.

The Ministry added that the reduction fulfills the commitment of President John Dramani Mahama, to provide financial relief for parents and students who are determined to pursue their academic and professional dreams.

“The Ministry of Health hereby advises Principals of Health Training Institutions to comply fully with this directive. Any Principal who contravenes this directive or imposes unauthorized fees does so at his or her own peril,” the Ministry cautioned.

The Ministry expressed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of students and advancing equitable access to health training education.

By this notice, Heads of Health Training Institutions are directed to commence the necessary processes leading to the admission of students for the 2025/2026 academic year.