By: Samuel Borlay| Correspondent
Gbarnga City, Bong County -Saturday,March 22, 2025 – Students from Lofa County attending Cuttington University (CU) in Bong County have launched a passionate plea for educational financial support to them. As a result of this current situation,”We are calling on well meaning Liberians especially citizens of Lofa to come urgently to our rescue as we don’t want to drop out of college,”Varfee Kanneh remarked.
According to the students, they are now finding it difficult to continue their studies at CU due to the discontinuation of funding from the USAID educational support program.
In a heartfelt statement, Varfee M. Kanneh, the Secretary General of the student body, shared the challenges faced by his fellow students with Rural Reporters Network.
“We took courage and enrolled in Cuttington University because we believed in the support provided by the USAID sponsorship. However, with the program now halted, we find ourselves without hope,” Kanneh lamented.
The students are calling for immediate financial assistance, stating that the cost of $35.00 per credit hour is becoming impossible for many of them to afford. “We are really confused because how can we manage this expense? We are calling on all sons and daughters of Lofa County and beyond to help us remain in school,” he added.
Kanneh urged individuals and organizations with financial aid or scholarships to consider supporting the students, highlighting the urgency of their situation. “We also call on the Lofa County legislative caucus to step in and assist us during this difficult time,” he intoned.
Our reporter found that as the situation persists, it has become evident that the students are in dire need of support. Many are facing the possibility of dropping out of school due to the lack of funding.
“We need help to continue our education and achieve our dreams. The future of many of us hangs in the balance,” Kanneh emphasized.
The call for assistance serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by students in Liberia and the crucial role of educational support programs in enabling access to higher education.
Local leaders and others are being encouraged to respond to this urgent plea for help to ensure that the affected students continue their academic journeys and contribute positively to the Liberian society in the near future.
Edited: Jesefu Morris Keita| Editor -In-Chief
