What is the missing middle?

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The Missing Middle refers to those students who are considered too rich to qualify for NSFAS funding but too poor to pay their fees out their own pockets. This group typically earns between R3,501 and R22,000 per month.

Household income for the missing middle is usually between R350 000 and R600 000, which is above the NSFAS bursary requirements. For this reason NSFAS has introduced a Loan option for students who fall into the Missing Middle category.

Another popular option for students and families who fall into this group is the ISFAP bursary.

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We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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