4,000 public workers face salary deductions over unpaid student loans

4,000 public sector workers face salary deductions over student loan debt

The Controller and Accountant-General, Kwesi Agyei, has disclosed that about 4,000 public sector workers on the government payroll have outstanding student loan obligations owed to the Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF). He said his office is working in collaboration with the SLTF to recover the debts through salary deductions, in line with the applicable legal and regulatory framework governing public sector payroll administration. Mr Agyei made th…

4,000 public workers face salary deductions over unpaid student loans

By Ashiadey Dotse The Controller and Accountant-General, Kwesi Agyei, has disclosed that about 4,000 public sector workers on the government payroll owe outstanding student loans and could soon have deductions made from their salaries to recover the debts. Speaking at the launch of the Student Loan Trust Fund’s (SLTF) 20th anniversary celebrations on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Mr. Agyei said his office has already identified the workers through a …

CAGD to commence deductions from salaries of 4,000 Students' Loan beneficiaries to curb funding challenges

For years, the Student Loan Scheme has served as a critical lifeline for many Ghanaian students, helping them overcome financial barriers and pursue their academic dreams.