South Africa's NSFAS, supporting over 5 million students, faces administration and financial instability due to non-payment of allowances.
South Africa's National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), which supports over 5 million students, is under administration due to non-payment of student allowances. The scheme faces administrative challenges and financial instability, with delays in funding confirmations and issues with direct payment methods contributing to the crisis. NSFAS provides funding for students attending public universities and TVET colleges, with 61% of undergraduate students in public universities receiving support in 2021.
May 03, 2024
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