Question NW1463 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
07 June 2021 - NW1463
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
What (a) total number of returning students at (i) universities and (ii) technical and vocational education and training colleges did not receive National Student Financial Aid Scheme funding during the 2021 academic year and (b) were the reasons for non- funding?
Reply:
a) (i) 93 532 TVET college students
b) (ii) 52 992 University students
|
Un-funding Reason |
TVET Colleges |
Universities |
|
The academic pathway that is not funded as per the DHET guidelines for TVET colleges |
5 376 |
|
|
Highest qualification level already achieved |
|
22 014 |
|
N+ exceeded |
140 |
22 649 |
|
Student failed |
88 016 |
8 326 |
|
Student funded by other bursary |
|
3 |
|
Total |
93 532 |
52 992 |