Question NW438 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
28 March 2024 - NW438
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(1)Whether teams of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme are available to assist students who may want to make applications in areas where no stable internet is available; if not, why not; if so, (2) Whether a team could be sent to the Magabheni Sizakala Centre in Ward 99 in eThekwini, to assist students for the May intake; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- NSFAS is able to assist students with applications where there is no stable network, however it should be noted that applications closed on 15 February 2024.
- A team can be deployed to Magabheni Sizakele Centre through a formal request sent to NSFAS. NSFAS will then assess if similar challenges are experienced in surrounding areas so that its intervention is not confined to specific or limited areas, and is also implemented in a manner that seeks to manage public sector funds efficiently.