University and TVET students will get an increase in their allowances for the 2023 academic year The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has introduced new methods to improve student funding, including an increase in allowances.…
Private banks could soon offer a loan scheme to help students fund their higher education studies. This week the higher education department revealed there have been discussions with private banks regarding the possibility of a loan…
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been given the urgent go-ahead to release funds to first-time qualifying students so they can enrol for higher education. They were previously unable to do so due to funding…
Higher education minister Blade Nzimande has announced the appointment of Andile Nongogo as CEO of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) along with 13 new board members. Nongogo takes over from Dr Randall Carolissen, whom…
The National Education and Health Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) on Friday submitted a presentation to a parliamentary portfolio committee on multiple allegations of maladministration at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).…
A theft trial against a university accounting student has hit yet another snag after it was again postponed in the East London magistrate court on Friday. This time it was postponed owing to bereavement of Sibongile Mani’s lawyer, Asanda…
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has paid over R600m to alleviate debt accumulated by its students before 2018. Before 2018‚ students with fees over R85‚000 were required to sign an acknowledgement of debt‚ which would…
First-time applicants, returning and continuing students have been targeted in phishing email and text message scams that aim to compromise personal data, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has warned. The scams have been…
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) suspended its executive officer Steven Zwane with immediate effect on Monday evening. “The suspension follows allegations of maladministration against Mr Zwane. To ensure fairness and…
While the National Student Fund Aid Scheme (NSFAS) continues to fund theft-accused Walter Sisulu University student Sibongile Mani’s education‚ she has to submit monthly reconciliation statements about her spending. Mani‚ a third-year…
