Question NW2838 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
04 October 2023 - NW2838
Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
What (a) number of students who are funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme fall into the (i) R0 - 180 000, (ii) R180 001 - R350 000 and (iii) R350 001 - R600 0000 income bands and (b) proportion of funds are cumulatively allocated to each of the specified bands?
Reply:
NSFAS currently does not categorize as specified above. Financial assessment is based on household income (threshold) of R350 000 for non-disability and 600 000 for disability applicants.