Govt gives student loan defaulters ultimatum

The ministry said the beneficiaries who fail to comply within six months will, upon verification, have their names published in print and digital media and be subjected to other lawful debt recovery measures. It urged all affected beneficiaries to treat the matter with urgency by updating their details and settling their outstanding loan balances.

In a June 22, 2026, legal notice signed by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr Kedrace Turyagyenda, students are reminded that the loans issued under the scheme are recoverable public funds and must be repaid in accordance with the law.