Universities called to verify student information to access laptops
Higher Education and Training Minister, Blade Nzimande, has called on universities to contact the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)…
Over one million students eligible for NSFAS funding
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says a total of 1 263 671 students have been assessed as eligible…
New proposal on funding options for missing middle students
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says in the coming weeks, a proposal will be submitted to…
Unisa disburses NSFAS allowances for returning students
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has started disbursing allowances to National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funded returning students.…
Nzimande notes significant growth in NSFAS funding
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has noted a significant increase in the budget allocation by government to…
NSFAS funded students urged to order laptops online
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has called on all NSFAS funded students, who are registered at a public…
Wits SRC raises R3m for students with outstanding fees
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology has commended the University of Witwatersrand Student Representative Council (SRC) for…
Higher Education, universities reach fee compact
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the department and universities have reached another fee compact to ensure…
Higher Education unable to clear all student debt
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the department is not in a financial position to be able…
NSFAS Bursary Guidelines to be finalised next week
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Bursary Guidelines for university students will be finalised within the course of next…