General News of 2026-09-22
Ghana TVET Service warns against unauthorised collection of fees in TVET institutions
The Ghana TVET Service has warned Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions against the unauthorised collection of fees from prospective students and parents during the ongoing admissions process.
The warning follows what the Service describes as "credible reports of some institutions imposing unapproved charges on applicants and their parents."
In a statement on September 22, 2026, the Ghana TVET Service said "no student or parent is required to make any payment that has not been expressly approved as part of the official admission process."
It said the directive is in line with the government’s commitment to expanding equitable access to quality TVET under the Free TVET policy.
The Service specifically cautioned institutions against charging admission processing fees or making the purchase of prospectuses compulsory, describing such practices as unacceptable and a violation of established directives.
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According to the Service, unauthorised charges undermine the integrity of the Free TVET policy and could create the impression that access to technical and vocational education has become expensive.
To address the issue, the Ghana TVET Service has commenced nationwide monitoring and compliance exercises across TVET institutions.
The exercise involves the deployment of Academic Calendar Monitoring Teams to institutions to assess admission processes and ensure compliance with approved guidelines.
The Service warned that any Head of Institution or staff member found to be engaging in or facilitating the collection of unauthorised fees would face disciplinary action in accordance with the relevant provisions governing the Service.
Parents and guardians have consequently been advised not to make unapproved payments during the admission process.
They have also been encouraged to report any instances of unauthorised fee collection to the Ghana TVET Service through the appropriate channels.
The Ghana TVET Service said it remains committed to protecting the integrity of the government’s Free TVET policy by promoting access, fairness and transparency across the TVET system.
It stressed that all necessary measures would be taken to uphold the credibility of the policy and ensure that no Ghanaian child is denied access to education because of financial barriers.
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