Savannah College of Education Calls on Persons with Disabilities to Apply for Free Tertiary Education

Savannah College of Education, Daboya, is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for admission under the Government of Ghana's Free Tertiary Education Policy.

DABOYA, SAVANNAH REGION – Savannah College of Education, Daboya, has urged persons with disabilities across Ghana, particularly those in the Savannah Region, to apply for admission under the Government of Ghana's Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities Policy.

The initiative, introduced by President John Dramani Mahama, is designed to improve access to higher education by removing financial barriers for qualified students living with disabilities. The policy provides tuition support and other related educational assistance to eligible beneficiaries enrolled in public tertiary institutions.

In an official statement, the management of Savannah College of Education reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and encouraged all qualified persons with disabilities to take advantage of the opportunity.

College Encourages Eligible Applicants

Management urged prospective students with disabilities not to allow financial constraints or disability-related challenges to prevent them from pursuing higher education.

The College also appealed to parents, guardians, relatives, and caregivers to encourage eligible family members to apply for admission and benefit from the government's intervention aimed at expanding educational opportunities for persons with disabilities.

According to the statement, increasing access to quality teacher education for persons with disabilities is an important step toward promoting equality, empowerment, and national development.

Stakeholders Urged to Support the Awareness Campaign

To ensure the information reaches every eligible applicant, Savannah College of Education called on key stakeholders across the Savannah Region to help publicise the initiative.

The College appealed to:

• Traditional authorities and religious leaders
• Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs)
• Educational institutions and Social Welfare offices
• Organisations of persons with disabilities
• Community-based organisations
• Media organisations

Management believes the collective support of these stakeholders will help ensure that no eligible individual misses the opportunity because of a lack of information.

Commitment to Inclusive Education

Savannah College of Education reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government's vision of an inclusive and accessible tertiary education system where every qualified Ghanaian has the opportunity to pursue higher education regardless of physical ability.

Prospective applicants, parents, guardians, and caregivers seeking more information about admissions or disability support services are encouraged to contact Savannah College of Education, Daboya, directly.

The College expressed confidence that with the support of communities, institutions, and development partners, the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities Policy will enable more Ghanaians living with disabilities to achieve their academic and professional aspirations.

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