EducationUSA Accra provides accurate, current, and comprehensive guidance on all accredited institutions of higher education in the United States. We advise students through group sessions, high school and university outreach visits, fairs, individual consultations, e-mail, phone, mass messaging, and social media. We can answer your questions about undergraduate and graduate study, the application and admission process, financing your education, qualifying for student visas, and preparing for study in the United States. We welcome prospective students, parents, and educators to learn more about educational opportunities in the United States: we can help you make your best decisions.
EducationUSA Accra
Services
One-on-One Advising
Fee: 1
Currency: Dollar US$ (United States)
Audience: International Students
Drop-In Advising
Fee: 1
Currency: Dollar US$ (United States)
Audience: International Students
Group Presentations/ Sessions
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
Test Preparation Materials
Audience: International Students
Library Hours
Audience: International Students
Credential Attestation
Audience: International Students
Organize U.S. Higher Ed Orientation Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Suggest Lodging Options for U.S. University Representatives
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Make Accommodation Reservations for Visiting U.S. University Representatives
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Recommend Visits/ Meetings for U.S. Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting Local High School Counselors
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist U.S. Representatives in Contacting Local Colleges/ Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Participate in College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host DVCs for U.S. Higher Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host Online Chat / Webinar Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Information on Local Government and Foundation Scholarships
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Credential Translation/ Verification Services
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Verify the Recognition / Certification/ Accreditation of Local Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Administer/ Assist with U.S. Study Abroad Programs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Offer Local/ National School Counselor Training
Audience: High School Counsellors
Events
Financial Aid
Special Programs
Competitive College Club
Description: Cohort advising groups for focused, intensive advising through the admissions cycle. Groups are formed in May-July each year and open to students in the top 15% of their class who will be taking a gap year to apply to U.S. universities and are willing to commit to weekly meetings in Accra.
Deadline: Contact EducationUSA advisers for details
Eligibility Requirements: Students in highly competitive admissions
Opportunity Funds
Description: Opportunity provides funding to cover the costs of applying and traveling to the United States for students who meet eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Apply when you join cohort group. Contact EducationUSA advisers for details
Eligibility Requirements: Students who are severely disadvantaged economically and cannot afford the cost of applying to U.S. universities, who are capable of competing successfully for full funding, and who are members of an EducationUSA cohort group at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Walk-in Address
U.S. Embassy, No. 24, 4th Circular Road Cantonments
Accra
Ghana Mailing Address
EducationUSA Adviser c/o CAO Department of State
2020 Accra Place
Washington, DC 20521-2020
United States Center Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30-17:00
Tuesday: 7:30-17:00
Wednesday: 7:30-17:00
Thursday: 7:30-17:00
Friday: 7:30-12:30
Saturday: Closed
Monday: 7:30-17:00
Tuesday: 7:30-17:00
Wednesday: 7:30-17:00
Thursday: 7:30-17:00
Friday: 7:30-12:30
Saturday: Closed
Virtual Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30-17:00
Tuesday: 7:30-17:00
Wednesday: 7:30-17:00
Thursday: 7:30-17:00
Friday: 7:30-12:30
Saturday: Closed
Monday: 7:30-17:00
Tuesday: 7:30-17:00
Wednesday: 7:30-17:00
Thursday: 7:30-17:00
Friday: 7:30-12:30
Saturday: Closed
Phone
233-302-741531 or 233-302-741116