(humanities): 2009 - 2011 - University of Ghana

The Centre has an information room containing literature on post-graduate and professional
courses offered by this University and foreign institutions as well as a modest collection of
books and leaflets on a number of careers suitable for graduates in various disciplines.
OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS: The Office of the Dean of Students provides
counselling and information services for students, administers the non-academic student
disciplinary system and student grievance procedure, and assists in non-academic programme
development. The Dean works in close collaboration with the Heads of Halls, SRC, the Sports
Directorate, the Counselling and Placement Centre and the University Public Affairs
Directorate Office. He also runs a Host Family Service for foreign students interested in being
fostered by local families.
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES: The Office of International
Programmes was established on 11 June, 1997 with the mandate to promote and co-ordinate
all the University‘s external relations, including international students, scholars on various
exchange programmes, staff on exchange and external staff training programmes. The Office
also acts as the central office to deal with links between this University and other universities.
The Office of International Programmes is located in the K.A.B. Jones Quartey Building.
STUDENTS FINANCIAL AID OFFICE: The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) was
established in August 2005, necessitated by the increasing number of applications and
requests from students for financial assistance. The University of Ghana sees the operation of
the SFAO as strategic and an integral part of its programmes as it enables needy but bright
students to access university education. Financial aid is available to Ghanaian students and is
intended to remove the cost barriers that may prevent you from pursuing your educational
goals. For now, financial aid provided by the University involves financial support towards
academic fees only. The additional elements would be added as resources become available.
Assistance is available from a variety of sources such as funding from Government, the
University, and other private sources. Brilliant students who demonstrate significant financial
need may qualify for financial aid. Financial Aid at the University is in the form of a full
scholarship, partial scholarship and, on-campus work-study or part-time job opportunities for
students. In order to qualify to apply for and receive financial aid from the University of
Ghana, a student must meet all of the following requirements:
Be a Ghanaian citizen
Be enrolled as a regular student in full time programme of study
Be able to demonstrate financial need
Be brilliant, and
Be making excellent academic progress as determined by the University.
If you are unsure about any of the items stated above, please contact the Students Financial
Aid Office in the Alumni Centre or via email finaid@ug.edu.gh . The application process for
financial aid for continuing students commences in December of each year. The awards are
made by the end of the second semester, to be utilised in the following academic year. The
process is also available to new students during the First Semester of enrolment. Information
is available during new student orientation. Application forms for financial aid can be
downloaded from the Students Financial Aid Office website: www.ug.edu.gh/sfao.php
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