The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Mr Buti Manamela, visited Motswatemeng High School, Makapanstad North West, on Wednesday 16 October 2019.
Deputy Minister Manamela’s visit was part of the NSFAS 2020 application roadshow where Grade 9 to 12 learners and out of school youth from Motswatemeng High School and surrounding areas were assisted to apply online for funding.
The Deputy Minister also handed over 100 pairs of school shoes to learners at Motswatemeng High School, donated by Sizwe Medical Fund.
“Our aim is to reach out to all qualifying individuals who need financial assistance but unable to access NSFAS funding due to lack of internet facilities or application resources in their areas. We would have not done any justice if those who need government services the most were left out of the system,” said the Deputy Minister.
Of the 197 810 applications received since the opening date, only 7 800 applications were received from North West. This number is significantly higher as compared to the same time last year where only 1 330 applications were received from the province.
“I would like to urge all qualifying applicants who meet the funding criteria to use this opportunity and apply for funding because applications will close on 30 November 2019 midnight and no late application will be accepted or the second window.
NSFAS applications are submitted online, therefore NSFAS will not accept any emailed, faxed or posted applications.
To qualify for NSFAS funding for university and TVET college studies, the applicant should be a South African citizen, intends to enrol at any of the 26 public universities or 50 TVET colleges in 2020, comes from a family with combined household income of up to R350 000 per annum (up to R600 000 per annum if the applicant has a disability) and should not have received NSFAS funding in 2019. Those who were successfully funded previously, are automatically funded for 2020, provided they meet academic requirements.
All applications need to be accompanied by supporting documents.
