And Nsfas says modelling for the shortfall was done solely on allowances for students and not necessarily tuition fees or accommodation
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme needs R4.3bn extra to cater for students in 2020 because of delays brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Following the lockdown announced in March, all technical and vocational education and training colleges and universities closed. At the time, a number of institutions had barely started with learning owing to registration challenges, and although tertiary institutions reopened in June, the academic year is expected to run over to 2021.
“This morning, the administrator approved the submission, which actually itemises this additional funding requirement for universities and TVET colleges,” said Mangrey.Nsfas administrator Randall Carolissen said the modelling for the shortfall was done solely on the allowances for students and not necessarily tuition fees or accommodation.
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