Question NW3650 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
30 November 2017 - NW3650
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
What was the average value of (a) bursaries awarded to Technical and Vocational Education and Training college students and (b) loans awarded to university students from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme in the (i) 2015, (ii) 2016 and (Iii) 2017 academic years?
Reply:
a) National Student Financial Aid Scheme has indicated that the average value of bursaries awarded to Technical and Vocational Education and Training College students are as follows:
|
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
|
R 8 710 |
R 8 878 |
R 9 338 |
Figures for 2017 are not yet available as the academic year is still in progress, and not all bursary contracts have been concluded.
b) The average value of loans awarded to university students are as follows:
|
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
|
R 37 443 |
R 40 202 |
R45 606 |
Figures for 2017 are not yet available as the academic year is still in progress, and not all loan contracts have been concluded.
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It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 3650.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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