Question NW2463 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
05 September 2017 - NW2463
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 |
| R6.148 billion |
| R4.002 billion |
Total | R10.150 billion |
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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