The Student Welfare office is responsible for the general health issues of students. This office ensures that students on admission at the university hospital or referred to any other hospital in the country are well-catered for during the hospitalization period. In the unfortunate event of a student passing away whiles on campus, the office coordinates and liaises with the parents/guardians of the deceased student, the academic department of the student, and other university offices to ensure that the student is handed over to the family for burial. The University provides emotional counselling support to the bereaved family and friends in such cases. The office also represents the University where possible during the funeral ceremony.
Students Welfare Assurance Plan
The Students Welfare Assurance Plan (SRC and GRASAG Life Policy) is a collaboration between KNUST SRC/GRASAG and Vanguard Life Assurance Company Limited to financially support students who lose their parents or guardians or when they are permanently disabled. The records of the demised/ disabled parent or guardian should correspond to that on the student's profile or biodata. The policy provides immediate funds to finance the educational needs of students. Financial support is offered to a beneficiary each academic year after the submission of the required documents to the Directorate of Student Affairs for a claim.
1.0 DEATH OF A GUARDIAN
The guardian must be the one listed in the application of the student for admission.
Requirements:
i. A letter of request to the Director of Students Affairs.
ii. The cause of death certificate of the deceased.
iii. The burial permit of the deceased.
iv. An “original but not a photocopy” of the poster or invitation card for the funeral.
v. A photocopy of the KNUST student’s ID card.
vi. A student with a guardian who belonged to the Islamic Religion and cannot provide the cause of death certificate, burial permit, and the poster/ invitation card should submit a letter from the Imam proving that the deceased was a Muslim.
1.1 Permanent Disability Of A Guardian
Requirements:
i. A letter of request to the Director of Students Affairs.
ii. A Medical Report from a doctor.
iii. A photocopy of the KNUST student’s ID card.