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The Department of Higher Education and Training announced that it is committed to financially supporting students who come from underprivileged and working-class backgrounds.

The modern-day world of work is in a state of constant flux. The main reason for this is technology, which has developed at a remarkably rapid rate over the past few decades, resulting in many new jobs having been created, and an increased expectation to be able to transfer skills from one job or sector to another.

At the same time, however, some jobs are disappearing, due to mechanisation and automation.

Do you have ambitions of studying further but finances are standing between you and your ambitions? Unisa has funding options available to its students in need. 

Many students do not realise how much university actually costs aside from the learning material, transport costs, accommodation and living expenses. A bursary is a monetary reward from an institution to a student based on their academic performances and personal circumstances. The main aim of a bursary is to reduce the financial constraints or avoid them altogether. There are many different types of bursaries available and the student is not always required to apply for them.

If you are planning on pursuing your dream qualification but you're not sure about how you're going to fund your studies then we're here to help. Here are the different ways you can fund your studies. 

University funding often causes a lot of stress and anxiety for students. The costs can be daunting especially if you need to cover accommodation fees too. University funding is often an integral part of the college application process. Students are often required to come up with an upfront registration fee before they are accepted into a course or program, which can be difficult if they do not have the necessary finances available at that time.

Student Hero partners with educational institutions and funding providers to help you to learn about, apply and qualify for study funding from a single platform and at zero cost to you.

Every bursary contract has a criteria that must be met by the prospective student in order to apply.

It is of common knowledge that public tertiary institutions in South Africa, apart from a number of bursary options, are also supported by NSFAS funding. However, NSFAS bursaries are unfortunately not an option for students looking to pursue tertiary education at private colleges. Nonetheless, there are a few other options for private college funding in South Africa. 

With the March 2021 protests against university student debts, it has become clear that few changes have been made to correct the ongoing issue around tertiary education funding. 

FEDISA Fashion School has partnered with Student Hero and now offers a wide range of funding options for students who wish to pursue their dreams.

Student Hero is a single point of contact to multiple Educational Funding Options. Let Student Hero make your funding trouble-free, worry-free, for free.

Many students are supported in their tertiary studies through bursaries provided by private companies. However, university retention and pass rates in South Africa are low. 

The African National Congress, which the Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, is a member of, has accused him of going against their policies when it comes to free higher education. The Minister has stepped up and responded to these accusations.

ISFAP is the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme, a bursary scheme that is targeted towards the missing middle. A question you might be asking is if they will fund you if you are a SASSA beneficiary, here's the answer.

ISFAP provides bursaries to missing middle students. However, will they fund students who are studying online? Here's the answer.

Minister in charge of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, has said that the national shutdown needs to end. However, his comments during a parliamentary meeting has lead students to criticise him further and call for him to be fired.

The Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, continues to emphasise that government has met it's side of the deal when it comes to free education. Students all over South Africa were protesting for free education and for historic debt to be wiped. 

A pat on the back is in order for the student representative council at Wits who raised R4 million to pay student registration fees and student debt. This is part of a bigger goal in their '21 million in 2021 Campaign'.

ISFAP refers to the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme which is a bursary scheme that is targeted towards the missing middle. You might be wondering whether they'll pay your registration fee if you're approved. Keep reading to find out.

Obtaining a bursary gets harder each year as more students compete for the same opportunities. While there is no way to guarantee that you are selected there are a few things that you can do to improve your chances.

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