Scholarships & Financial Aid
Investing in you.
A Central education is an investment in transformational leadership — and no capable student should be stopped for want of support. Between flexible payment plans, the University's own student-support fund and national schemes, there is more than one way to finance your studies.
How to ask for help
Ways to Fund Your Studies
Options for every stage.
Flexible payment plans
Fees can be spread across the semester rather than paid in a single sum. Payment plans are available across programmes — arrange yours with the Finance Office at registration.
The CUcare Fund
Central's student emergency and scholarship fund helps students facing genuine financial hardship stay in school and complete their studies — powered by alumni and friends of the University.
National schemes
Ghanaian students may be eligible for the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) and other GETFund-backed support. Central is a recognised, chartered institution for these national schemes.
Merit & need awards
From time to time the University, its schools, the ICGC and external partners offer merit- and need-based awards. Current opportunities are confirmed each academic year by the Finance and Student Affairs offices.
Getting Support
How to ask for help.
Apply & get your offer
Complete your application first. Support conversations are easiest once you have an offer and a programme in mind.
Talk to the Finance Office
Ask about payment plans, current scholarship or bursary opportunities, and eligibility for national schemes — before fees are due.
Explore CUcare & loans
If you face hardship, ask about the CUcare fund; Ghanaian students can apply to the SLTF in parallel.