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Information & Support

Practical guidance on student loans, the Ghana Card, and academic support — especially for students who don't yet have these in place.

Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF)

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) provides loans to eligible tertiary students in Ghana to help cover fees and living costs. Here's a general guide — always confirm current details on the official SLTF portal.

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    You must be a Ghanaian citizen, admitted to or enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution, and have a valid Ghana Card and SSNIT number.

  2. 2

    Gather documents

    Ghana Card, SSNIT number, admission or continuing-student letter, guarantor details, and passport photographs.

  3. 3

    Apply online

    Create an account on the SLTF portal, complete the application form, and upload the required documents before the deadline.

  4. 4

    Guarantor & obligor process

    Provide a qualifying guarantor (SSNIT contributor or approved alternative) to co-sign your loan obligation.

  5. 5

    Track disbursement

    Monitor your application status online; approved loans are disbursed directly to your institution and, where applicable, to you.

Need one-on-one help with your SLTF application? Log in to your member account and submit a request under My Dashboard → Requests, and an executive will assist you.

Ghana Card

The Ghana Card is the national ID required for the SLTF, SSNIT registration, and many other services. If you don't have one yet, here's how to get started.

Where to register

Visit a National Identification Authority (NIA) registration centre, or watch for NIA registration exercises organised on or near campus — TEIN-KUC will announce these when scheduled.

What to bring

An existing form of ID (passport, voter's ID, or old NHIS card) if available, and two guarantors who already have Ghana Cards if you have no prior ID.

Registration steps

Pre-register online where available, visit the centre for biometric capture (photo, fingerprints, signature), and keep your acknowledgement slip safe.

Tracking your card

Use your acknowledgement/tracking number on the NIA self-service platform to check production and collection status.

Students without a Ghana Card can log in and submit a request for TEIN-KUC to help coordinate a group registration or point you to the nearest active centre.

Academic Support

TEIN-KUC connects members with academic resources and peer support throughout the semester.

  • Peer study groups and tutorial sessions organised by course reps.
  • Guidance on registration, add/drop periods, and exam procedures.
  • Referrals to the college's counselling and academic affairs office.
  • A channel to raise academic concerns through your member dashboard.