EducationUSA has urged Ghanaian students seeking higher education opportunities in the United States to consider financial assistance options beyond academic scholarships. According to Donya Eldridge, Education and Cultural Attaché, many Ghanaian students tend to focus heavily on academic scholarships and may overlook other opportunities available at U.S. institutions. The advice was given as about 30 accredited U.S. colleges and universities prepare to participate in an EducationUSA college fair in Ghana.
The EducationUSA college fair, scheduled to take place in Ghana, will allow prospective students to engage directly with university representatives on admissions, tuition, scholarships, testing, and student visa requirements. Eldridge encouraged students interested in sports such as football and tennis to specifically ask participating universities whether they offer athletic scholarships and what requirements applicants must meet. This provides an opportunity for students to have direct conversations with university representatives and learn about the financial support available at individual institutions.
The cost of studying in the United States varies from one institution to another, and prospective students are urged to obtain specific information from the universities they are considering. Eldridge emphasized that students attending the fair should discuss both academic programs and their associated costs with university representatives. This will enable them to make informed decisions about their educational pursuits in the US.
The organizers of the college fair stressed that the variation in tuition and financial aid means students should not rely on general assumptions about the cost of studying in the United States. Instead, they are encouraged to ask individual universities about tuition, scholarships, financial aid, and other expenses. This will help students to have a clear understanding of the financial implications of their educational choices.
Eldridge also sought to dispel the perception that students must have perfect test scores or completely prepared applications before attending the college fair. She encouraged students to bring questions and take advantage of the presence of university representatives to ask difficult questions about financial aid, costs, admissions, and other aspects of studying in the United States.
The fair is expected to include representatives from prominent institutions such as Harvard University, Tufts University, Eastern University, Wright State University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. ETS, an organization involved in educational testing, will also be present to answer questions concerning testing. This provides a unique opportunity for Ghanaian students to interact with representatives from a wide range of US institutions.
The EducationUSA Ghana College Fair 2026 will feature representatives from over 30 US institutions, including Bryant University, Calvin University, and Northeastern University, among others. The event aims to provide Ghanaian students with first-hand information about university admissions, scholarships, and other aspects of studying in the US. By attending the fair, students can gain valuable insights and make informed decisions about their educational futures.
Key points
- EducationUSA encourages Ghanaian students to explore financial aid options beyond academic scholarships for US education.
- The EducationUSA college fair in Ghana will feature representatives from over 30 accredited US institutions.
- The cost of studying in the US varies from one institution to another, and students are urged to obtain specific information from universities.
