TACKLING TERTIARY EDUCATION FUNDING PROBLEMS

As the 2021 academic year is about to kick off, many families have no idea how they will be able to pay for studies this year. We are seeing strain on traditional sources of alternative financial relief such as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and other government funding, which supports approximately 40% of university students across South Africa. MAKGAU DIBAKWANE, FUNDI CEO AND LEANA DE BEER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF LOCAL STUDENT CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM FEENIX discuss other funding options to help students.