Hundreds of NSFAS recipients face uncertainty as budget cuts loom
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Students relying on government support for their studies say they are worried, anxious and scared
their dreams will be shattered should they be excluded from getting funding in 2024. GroundUp
reported last week that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) told parliament that due
to budget cuts by National Treasury, more than 87,000 university students will lose their funding.
Phemelo speaks to NSFAS Spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi about how the budget cuts by Treasury will
impact recipients in need of funding.
their dreams will be shattered should they be excluded from getting funding in 2024. GroundUp
reported last week that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) told parliament that due
to budget cuts by National Treasury, more than 87,000 university students will lose their funding.
Phemelo speaks to NSFAS Spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi about how the budget cuts by Treasury will
impact recipients in need of funding.