A bursary is a financial award given to students to help cover the costs of their education, such as tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, or living expenses. Unlike loans, bursaries do not need to be paid back, which makes them an excellent option for students in need of financial assistance. Bursaries…
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Bursaries vs Student Loans: Making the Right Financial Choice for Higher Education In the competitive job market, many learners are turning to higher education as a pathway to improve their career prospects. However, funding tertiary studies remains one of the biggest challenges. Two primary options exist for financing higher education:…
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On Tuesday, 23 January 2024, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande, addressed the media on the department’s readiness for the start of the 2024 Post School Education and Training (PSET) academic year. He announced that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) had provisionally funded 657,703…
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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was established under the NSFAS Act 56 of 1999 (as amended) to provide financial support to eligible students seeking further or higher education. Among its core responsibilities are the distribution of funds in the form of loans and bursaries, the formulation of criteria…
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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government entity in South Africa, created in 1999 and overseen by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Its main responsibility is to provide financial support to students attending public universities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges. Since…