The Government of Ghana has taken swift action to address a growing crisis involving Ghanaian students at the University of Memphis in the United States, releasing $1 million to settle part of a $3.6 million debt that threatened to derail their academic dreams.
At a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Registrar of the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, confirmed that the government has responded decisively to avoid dire consequences such as scholarship cancellations, evictions, or even deportations of students due to outstanding tuition arrears.
“We are on track in resolving the challenges our students are facing at the University of Memphis,” Asafo-Agyei stated confidently. “Let me assure everyone: no Ghanaian student will be deported.”
He revealed that a $400,000 payment has already been made to the university, while a further $1 million is currently being processed. The funds are moving through the necessary financial channels—from the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to the Bank of Ghana—before being transferred to the United States.
Despite these efforts, Ghana still owes approximately $2.2 million to the university. Asafo-Agyei explained that the full amount cannot yet be disbursed due to an ongoing audit. “We are not paying the entire sum immediately because of the audit process. But we are committed to clearing the arrears,” he assured.
The development brings a measure of relief to affected students and their families, who had grown increasingly anxious as the debt threatened their stay and status in the U.S.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Gumedzo Isaac Acheampong
