Question NW412 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
07 March 2024 - NW412
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(1)What total number of beds for student accommodation have been approved by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme accrediting agents to date for the 2024 academic year; (2) whether the specified accrediting agents have been paid in full yet; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
(1) The total number of beds that have been accredited by NSFAS is 83 750.
(2) NSFAS has paid accreditation agents for whom invoices have been validated and approved. The total paid to date for 2023 accreditation amounts to R1, 575,740.