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GES releases capitation arrears, orders regional directors to ensure prompt payment

Kwaku Antwi Boasiako September 16, 2026 2 min read

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released outstanding 2023 Capitation Grant arrears to District Education Directorates, paving the way for public basic schools to receive the funds ahead of the reopening of the 2026/2027 academic year.

The Service said the money has already been transferred to the respective district accounts and has directed Regional Directors to ensure that the funds reach beneficiary schools before the first term begins.

In a letter dated September 14, 2026, addressed to all Regional Directors, GES said the release was intended to provide schools with the financial support needed to resume operations effectively.

“Management of Ghana Education Service wishes to inform you that Capitation Grant arrears for 2023 have been transferred to the various accounts of the District Education Directorates for onward disbursement to the schools,” the letter stated.

The GES said the transfers also cover the Sports and Culture component allocated to District Offices, while the corresponding Regional Sports and Culture allocations have been sent to designated accounts of the Regional Offices.

Regional Directors have consequently been instructed to ensure that the money is transferred to the schools on or before the reopening date for the first term of the 2026/2027 academic year.

“Regional Directors are therefore by this letter, requested to ensure that the funds are transferred to the schools on or before the reopening of the 1st term 2026/2027 academic year to enable Heads of Basic Schools to operate seamlessly,” the Service said.

To ensure compliance, the GES disclosed that a monitoring team from its headquarters would visit the regions to verify the transfer and disbursement of the funds.

The development is expected to give heads of public basic schools access to resources needed to meet some of their operational requirements as schools resume.

The Capitation Grant is designed to support the day-to-day operations of public basic schools and reduce financial barriers that could affect access to basic education.

Kwaku Antwi Boasiako