Question NW658 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
26 April 2024 - NW658
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Whether the pilot programme for student accommodation which was introduced at various universities is compulsory for all institutions of higher learning; if not, why not; if so, what are the reasons that some institutions, such as the Sol Plaatje University, are not implementing the specified programme in line with the requirements of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme?
Reply:
For the 2024 academic year, NSFAS proposed that 23 TVET colleges and 17 Universities must be part of the accommodation pilot program, which includes Sol Plaatjie University.
NSFAS continues to engage Sol Plaatje University on the implementation of the project and the University has since confirmed that they have implemented the project at 95%. NSFAS is keeping a close eye on the University.