Unisa's engagement in ongoing national deliberations facilitated by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has become increasingly critical in the context of deepening funding and policy shifts. These deliberations have highlighted student funding shortfalls, changes in NSFAS funding criteria, and a misalignment between institutional processes and national policy frameworks.
In response, the university has actively engaged with various stakeholders, including the NSRC and NSFAS, to determine the best possible solutions. The National SRC, as the official voice of our students, is in support of this process. While NSFAS has committed to assisting, their internal consultations are still ongoing.
To mitigate the immediate impact on students, Unisa has made funds available to support those students who meet specific criteria. We will now proceed with the registration of students who meet these criteria, enabling them to commence their academic activities without further delay.
The university remains committed to supporting our students and we will continue to work closely with all partners to resolve these challenges.
Publish date: 2025/08/13