Despite challenges surrounding accommodation for its student body, NSFAS says it is making some progress on the matter. Despite challenges surrounding accommodation for its student body, NSFAS says it is making some progress on the matter.
In January, some beneficiaries were forced to sleep in school halls as not enough accredited accommodation was made available by then.Despite growing uncertainties surrounding operations at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme , the latest from the government entity is that it is making progress in providing accommodation for its student beneficiaries.
Van Staden explained that of the 40 institutions in South Africa at which NSFAS beneficiaries study, only 28 have sent accommodation lists to the scheme. The acting chair said 10 institutions sent lists in batches, while some are still engaging with NSFAS on contractual obligations and others have requested assistance before submitting lists.
The organisations looking to register and receive accreditation for any accommodation they can provide to NSFAS students can do so on the Despite the work done, there have been over 1 million young people who have received provisional funding from the scheme. While not every single beneficiary will require accommodation from the scheme, it is possible that the 80 000 beds may not be enough to fit the need.
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