Question NW1390 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
19 June 2017 - NW1390
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many students waited (a) less than one month, (b) between one and two months, (c) between two and three months and (d) more than three months for a decision about funding after applying for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for the 2017 academic year?
Reply:
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) responded to the questions as follows:
Application Type |
30 Days |
(b) 60 Days |
(c) 90 Days |
(d) 120 Days |
Total |
Manual |
76 836 |
38 939 |
14 077 |
11 270 |
141 122 |
Online |
53 883 |
49 612 |
48 211 |
108 621 |
260 327 |
Total Students |
130 719 |
88 551 |
62 288 |
119 891 |
401 449 |
33% |
22% |
16% |
30% |
100% |
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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