A Bold Leap for Equal Education: GKTC Eliminates Tuition, Calls on Liberians to Enroll

By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent

Barclayville, Grand Kru County |Feb. 14, 2026| In a move described as a transformative step for higher education in southeastern Liberia, Grand Kru Technical College has declared tuition-free enrollment for qualified students nationwide, positioning itself as a beacon of opportunity for aspiring scholars.

The announcement was made during the 2025/2026 Academic Year, Semester One Orientation in Barclayville, where administrators revealed that continued donor-backed scholarships and financial aid support are making it possible for the institution to waive tuition costs for eligible students.

College authorities emphasized that the policy reflects a deep commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and national development through education.

Vice President for Administration T. Dan Jah-Bestman outlined the conditions for admission under the tuition-free program. Applicants must: Pass the college entrance examination; Submit a high school diploma; Provide a letter of recommendation; Present official transcripts and submit WASSCE results.

Students awaiting WASSCE results may receive provisional admission but must provide the document before graduation.

Mr. Jah-Bestman stressed that while tuition has been removed as a barrier, academic excellence and adherence to established procedures remain non-negotiable.

Grand Kru Technical College currently offers Associate of Arts (AA) degrees in: Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Agriculture, Education, and Business and Public Administration.

As the highest learning institution in Grand Kru County, the college continues to make steady progress toward achieving full university status — a goal administrators say is within reach if sustained support as well as progress continues.

Students Welcome the Initiative

Students at the orientation program welcomed the announcement with optimism, describing the tuition-free policy as a powerful relief for families struggling with economic hardship.

They praised the college’s leadership for promoting discipline, entrepreneurship, and critical thinking among young people, while calling on citizens to actively support the institution’s development.

Authorities concluded by urging Liberians across the country to take advantage of the opportunity, emphasizing that access to higher education should no longer be defined by financial capacity but by ambition and merit.