The Central Application Clearing House (CACH) system which will open on 04 January 2019 is a government online service designed and introduced by the Department of Higher Education and Training to assist individuals who want to access university, college and skills development opportunities. Continue reading “Central Application Clearing House (CACH) System opens on 4 January 2019”
Minister Naledi Pandor’s Statement on 2019 NSFAS Applications
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) applications for the 2019 academic year officially closed on the 30 November 2018. The applications system was open for an extended period until Sunday 2 December 2018.
I am pleased that the 2019 application process has performed well in terms of systems, applications received, as well as user experience.
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Statement of Importance on NSFAS to the National Assembly by Minister Naledi Pandor
There has been growing public concern at the inability of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to efficiently administer the processing of application and disbursement. These concerns do not begin this year, they have existed for several years. The public, higher education institutions and students are right to be concerned given the important role NSFAS plays in ensuring the transformation of the human resource profile of South Africa. Since its inception the scheme has ensured that funds are made available to thousands of young people from poor and working class backgrounds to support their access to and success in higher education. Efficient administration and disbursement of the funds are essential for ensuring that young people benefit from this critical support for the skills development of our country’s youth. Continue reading “Statement of Importance on NSFAS to the National Assembly by Minister Naledi Pandor”
NSFAS applications for 2019 to open on Monday – 03 September 2018
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor is pleased to announce that the 2019 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) applications for new applicants will be opened on Monday, 3 September 2018.
The announcement follows a meeting the Minister had with the (NSFAS) administrator, Dr Randall Carolissen, in Cape Town, yesterday, 29 August 2018. Continue reading “NSFAS applications for 2019 to open on Monday – 03 September 2018”
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Minister Naledi Pandor appoints Dr Randall Carollissen as NSFAS Administrator
17 Aug 2018
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor has announced the appointment of Dr Randall Carollissen as the Administrator for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
Dr Carolissen is appointed to NSFAS as Administrator for a period of one year to take over the governance, management and administration of the entity. Continue reading “Minister Naledi Pandor appoints Dr Randall Carollissen as NSFAS Administrator”