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NSFAS is the National Student Financial Aid Scheme which is a government loan and bursary fund for students.  NSFAS bursary applications and registrations are open in the later part of the year for students who want to study in the next calendar year.

Nzimande Gives Updates On NSFAS Investigation

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:56
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Blade Nzimande has set up a Committee of Inquiry to launch an investigation into the systems at NSFAS after many issues were found concerning delays in applications and payments. The Minister has provided updates on this. 

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Wealthy Student Fraudulently Funded By NSFAS

Tue, 07/07/2020 - 13:42
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Social media is abuzz after reports came that a privileged student fraudulently received funding from NSFAS. She was found to be broadcasting her wealth and therefore has many posing questions about NSFAS themselves. 

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Funding Your Univen Studies

Mon, 07/06/2020 - 21:20
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Getting accepted at University of Venda is a huge part of the process to securing your future. However, you're going to need to figure out how you're going to pay for your studies. We might be able to help you there.

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Minister To Speak On Covid-19 Measures In Higher Education

Mon, 07/06/2020 - 20:54
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Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, is set to hold a media briefing this week where he will speak on further measures implemented on COVID-19 within the Higher Education, Science and Innovation sectors. 

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NSFAS improving payment system for student allowances

Thu, 07/02/2020 - 11:42
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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has been working on innovations to improve the disbursement of students’ allowances to eliminate all third parties from the disbursement chain.

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NSFAS Paid R100 Million For Faulty Systems

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 15:22
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NSFAS' business processes will be investigated after it was found that R100 million was paid towards faulty IT systems. This caused NSFAS to experience delays in making and confirming funding decisions of students as well as disbursing funds. 

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N+ Rule Does Not Target Student Leaders, Says Nzimande

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 12:47
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Blade Nzimande has responded to allegations that the NSFAS N+ rule targets student leaders. The Higher Education Minister has also said that his Department aims to standardise Student Representative Council elections and to also have Government support SRCs more.

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Government Is Looking Into NSFAS Funding Missing Middle

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 12:07
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Funding the missing middle has been a growing concern. The Minister of Higher Education has confirmed that they are looking into providing the missing middle with a loan scheme from NSFAS. 

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New Way To Transact NSFAS Allowances

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:24
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NSFAS has announced a new way for TVET College students who are funded by NSFAS to spend their NSFAS allowances. 

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Nzimande's Battle With Media Continues

Mon, 06/22/2020 - 14:01
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Allegations against the Higher Education Minister and the NSFAS Administrator have come to light and sees many, including students, wanting answers. These allegations deal with corruption within NSFAS and the Minister has since responded.

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