Minister Blade Nzimande launches NSFAS funding applications for 2022 academic year, 28 Oct
Official launch of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2022 application season
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s Board Chairperson Mr Ernest Khosa, will brief the media on the opening of the NSFAS funding applications for the 2022 academic year and the overall readiness of the Scheme.
During the briefing, the Minister and Board Chairperson will amongst others announce the opening and closing dates of the application cycle as well as provide an update on the enhancements made on the NSFAS funding application portal.
The details of the media briefing are as follows:
Date: October 28, 2021 (Thursday)
Time: 09h00-12h00
Venue: GCIS – Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Media Participation: Journalists may also view the briefing via live streaming on the following government digital platforms:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/GovernmentZA(link is external)
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GovernmentZA(link is external)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GovernmentZA(link is external)
Members of the media can confirm their attendance by contacting Takalani Mukwevho at 082 227 9308/ Ms Papama Mpupa at 066 290 4849.
General enquiries must be sent to:
Ishmael Mnisi
Cell: 066 0378 859
The above contact details are to be used for media purposes only. For any other inquiries contact NSFAS contact centre.
Source: Government of South Africa