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Universities SA appeal to corporates and private donors to continue to support students through bursaries and scholarships Universities South Africa (USAf) has made an appeal. 16 Mar 2018
FAQs on funding for poor and working-class students The Department of Higher Education & Training answers frequently asked questions on funding for poor and working-class students. 10 Jan 2018
Universities announce an inflation-linked adjustment to 2018 tuition-linked income Universities South Africa (USAf) has released a statement on inflation linked fee increases for 2018. 14 Dec 2017
President Zuma releases the Fees Commission report President Jacob Zuma has released the Fees Commission report. 13 Nov 2017
Universities South Africa (USAf) response to Stats SA report Universities South Africa (USAf) has responded to the Stats SA report on the financial condition of SA universities. 07 Nov 2017
News24 report: Parliament wants release of fees report expedited Parliament wants the report by the commission into higher education fees released soon as possible, but according to Minister of Higher Education Hlengiwe Mkhize, the report is still being processed. 01 Nov 2017
City Press report: Fees won't fall Universal free tertiary education will rnot be feasible in the foreseeable future, and different funding models should be adopted to ensure access for all deserving students, according to the Heher commission’s recommendations – as reported by City Press.. 29 Oct 2017
Preparing SA for free, quality decolonial education DVC Prof Loretta Feris writes for News24 about work being done to explore the possibilities for free, decolonial education at UCT. 27 Jul 2017 Opinion
Free Education Planning Group The Free Education Planning Group is engaging with students and leadership to investigate the context and models for free higher education. 04 May 2017
USAf statement prior to the NECF Convention Universities South Africa released a statement prior to the higher education convention called by the National Education Crisis Forum in March 2017. 22 Mar 2017
UCT’s decision to pilot Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) in 2017 The UCT executive has engaged student representatives on the institution’s decision to pilot the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) in 2017. 17 Feb 2017
UCT financial appeals process for 2017 Acting VC Prof Francis Petersen writes to the university community about the financial appeals process for 2017. 16 Feb 2017
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS): registration fees The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has paid R1.3 billion to 26 public universities to cover registration fees for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.   26 Jan 2017
Applying for the government grant for missing middle students Details regarding applications for the government grant for missing middle students are now available. 10 Jan 2017
UCT Council agrees on fees for 2017 13 Dec 2016
VC Dr Max Price proposes a medium-term solution VC Dr Max Price proposes a medium-term solution to the fees issue – grants and loans.   23 Sep 2016
VC Dr Max Price highlights the need for a long-term solution VC Dr Max Price highlights the need for a long-term solution to the fees issue.   22 Sep 2016
Minister of Higher Education’s framework for university fees On 19 September 2016, Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande held a media briefing in which he outlined a framework for university fees in 2017.   19 Sep 2016
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