NEARLY 200 GHANAIAN STUDENTS FACE DEPORTATION AS GOVERNMENT OWES UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS $3.6 MILLION

Nearly 200 Ghanaian students at the University of Memphis are facing possible deportation due to unpaid tuition fees, as the Government of Ghana has reportedly defaulted on a $3.6 million payment to the institution.

University of Memphis President, Bill Hardgrave, speaking on Action News 5’s Better Memphis show, confirmed that the students are on government sponsorships but the Ghanaian government has yet to remit their tuition fees. The deadline for payment is August 9, after which the students may be forced to leave the United States if the funds are not received.

“I think there was a regime change in Ghana and that affected the budget, but we’re hopeful that gets corrected because we love to keep those students on campus,” President Hardgrave said, expressing concern and support for the affected students.

The Daily Memphian further reported that the University is encouraging donations to the Gary Shorb International Student Support Fund to help the stranded students.

The situation highlights the broader impact of changes in government and budgetary constraints on international education sponsorships. Many of the affected students are now appealing for intervention from both Ghanaian authorities and the wider public to resolve the crisis and avoid an abrupt disruption to their education and stay in the U.S.

Further updates are expected as the deadline approaches and stakeholders engage on a solution.

Source:NKONKONSA.com