Question NW2463 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training

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05 September 2017 - NW2463

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Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

How much is currently owed to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme by students who have (a) graduated and (b) dropped out?

Reply:

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has provided the following information with respect to current debt. It must be noted that student debt is only repayable once the graduate or dropout is employed and earning in excess of R30 000 per annum.

Category

Amount Outstanding

  1. Graduates

R6.148 billion

  1. Drop outs

R4.002 billion

Total

R10.150 billion

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DIRECTOR – GENERAL

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QUESTION 2463 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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