NSFAS still faces funding shortfall, cannot yet accommodate first-time university students
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is facing a shortfall on its funding for this year and it has, therefore, been unable to confirm funding eligibility for first-time university students. This does not apply to returning NSFAS beneficiary students who meet the academic and other relevant criteria for continuing their studies, Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande confirmed on March 8.