Student accommodation costs raise funding concerns
— SABC News (@SABCNews) August 17, 2026 The scheme spends about R17 billion a year on student accommodation, with some universities paying as much as R11 000 per student.
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has raised concerns over the rising cost of student accommodation, warning it is placing pressure on the student funding system.
The committee says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) faces a R15 billion funding shortfall, with funding commitments exceeding the allocation provided by the National Treasury.
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