Fee Free Education Policy and its Impact on Access to Secondary Education in Public Secondary Schools in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania.

Jumie, Richard D. (2025) Fee Free Education Policy and its Impact on Access to Secondary Education in Public Secondary Schools in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study examined the impact of the Fee-Free Education Policy on access to secondary education in public secondary schools in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. It was guided by three objectives: to evaluate the policy’s effect on access to secondary education, to assess the resources used in its implementation, and to identify the challenges faced during implementation. The study employed a mixed research approach with a convergent design, involving 290 teachers and 6,000 students. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, using stratified, simple random, and purposive sampling techniques. Validity was ensured through expert review, while reliability was tested using Cronbach’s Alpha for quantitative data and triangulation for qualitative data. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and means, were used for quantitative analysis, while qualitative data were analysed thematically. The findings revealed that parental awareness of the fee-free education policy was modest, though the policy has significantly enhanced access to education and reduced illiteracy in Tanzania. However, limited budget allocations and low parental awareness hindered effective implementation. The study concluded that, despite its positive impact on promoting education, the policy’s success remains constrained by financial and awareness challenges. It recommended that the government increase funding and improve school infrastructure, parents ensure regular school attendance, teachers fulfil their instructional roles, and students actively engage in learning to improve academic performance. Keywords: Fee-Free Education, Secondary Education, Public Secondary Schools, Schools.

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