Monday, October 21, 2024

As the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations kick-off, Higher{Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has reminded all matriculants to seize the chance to apply for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

"The applying window will shut on 15 December 2024, and you can find not many days left to submit applications. Qualified college students are urged to apply promptly to secure economic assist for their post-school education," Nkabane said.

Nkabane extended well wishes to all matriculants, who sat for the National Senior Certificate Exams, with learners writing languages, English and Afrikaans Paper 3.

Nkabane said this pivotal moment marks the fruits of several years of hard work and encourages the Class of 2024 to approach their examinations with determination and self-assurance.

With Just above 880 000 candidates, including check here 727 121 full-time and 155,215 part-time candidates from across South Africa sit for this year's matric tests, throughout South Africa, Basic Education Minister, nsfas login Siviwe Gwarube, has assured the general mynsfas public with the department's preparedness to administer the examinations easily.

Nkabane highlighted nsfas a range of alternatives out there in the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system, which can be open to all matriculants seeking even further schooling and skills development.

The PSET system contains:

• Community Education and Training (CET) colleges: Offering skills development and general education for students who want to carry on learning.

• Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges: Focusing on practical nsfas contact details skills and technical knowledge to equip students for employment and self-employment.

• Higher Education institutions: Universities and higher education providers offering degree and diploma programmes.

"The PSET sector supports the National Skills Development Strategy (2030) goals to address the nation’s skills development priorities and drive a skills revolution. Explore these pathways and pursue your ambitions through the diverse opportunities available in South Africa's PSET sector," Nkabane said.
- SAnews.gov.za