A new list of hostel prices for students at the University of Ghana has sparked outrage on social media. The list of prices ranging from GH¢7,000 to GH¢40,300 has triggered calls for the government to properly regulate fees charged for accommodation, especially for students who reside at the African Union Hall, commonly known as Pent Hostel. In a document sighted by YEN.com.gh, students who want to reside in a one-in-a-room apartment at the New Pent Hall with an Air Conditioner installed in the room would pay GH¢40,329. Also, a student who wished to occupy a one-in-a-room apartment at the New Pent Hall without an Air Conditioner installed would pay GH¢ 24,835. Students who wish to reside in a two-in-a-room apartment with an Air Conditioner installed will pay GH¢21,426. For a two-in-a-room apartment without AC, each student would pay GH¢ 17,247. Students lodging in a four-in-a-room apartment at the New Pent Hall would pay GH¢8,976. Additionally, students taking a two-in-a-room apartment without AC at the Old Pent would pay GH¢ 14,363. A four-in-a-room apartment at the Old Pent Hall also goes for GH¢7,492 per individual. For international students, a one-in-a-room apartment at the New Pent Hall with an Air Conditioner installed in the room would go for GH¢ 43,500. Also, a student who wished to occupy a one-in-a-room apartment at the New Pent Hall without an Air Conditioner installed would pay GH¢ 28,000. Students who wish to reside in a two-in-a-room apartment with an Air Conditioner installed will pay GH¢ 25,000. A two-in-a-room apartment without AC at New Pent goes for GH¢ 19,000, while a two-in-a-room apartment without AC at the Old Pent Hostel goes for GH¢ 17,000 for international students. A four-in-a-room apartment at the New Pent Hall for international students goes for GH¢ 12,000 per individual According to the new list, a four-in-a-room apartment at the Old Pent Hall for international students goes for GH¢ 10,500 per individual. See the list of new hostel prices for students who wish to reside at the African Union Hall or Pent Hostel: These prices are a sharp rise in the list of hostel fees released last year for the African Union Hall. Source: YEN.com.gh