FINAL 2018 PAYMENT UPDATE | PRESS RELEASE

The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) extends its sincere gratitude to both the Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation as well the Ministry of Finance for the release of all 2018/2019 student funding appropriation. Processing of outstanding fees has commenced and students will receive their payments as from the 11th February 2019.

The final payment will be made before the 28th February 2019. Due to a number of payment transaction volumes, beneficiaries are requested to remain patient while distributions are being carried out at Nam-Mic.

 

PAYMENT CATEGORY AMOUNT TO BE PAID COMMENTS
UNAM, NUST & IUM Outstanding tuition and non-tuition fees In the end, total 2018 payment will translate to:

  • Tuition fees paid 100% to IHLs
  • Hostel students: non-tuition paid in line with rate to IHLs and students.
  • Non-Hostel students: N$21,600 to students
Payment for other Institution of Higher Learning Appropriate pre-determined rate. Payments will be made according pre-determined rate, where tuition will be made to IHLs and amount remaining will be paid directly to students as non-tuition fees
Payments for International and Postgraduate students Appropriate pre-determined rate Payments will be made towards students studying in SADC/International and Postgraduate studies as per pre-determined rate.

 

Students who have not received any payment for the 2018 financial year should consult their respective institutions to ensure that invoices are sent to NSFAF to effect payment.

For more information:
Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Marketing and Corporate Affairs
Tel: +264 61 434 6000 • E-Mail: Marketing&Communications@nsfaf.na

Awarded Students Since 2010 to 2023

Academic Year Vocational Education Undergraduates Postgraduates Scholarships and Special Initiative Total Funded
2023 5,401 14,498 223 12 20,134
2022 4,593 12,320 190 6 17,109
2021 3,721 10,576 307 14,604
2020 3,252 10,733 192 2 14,179
2019 2,823 9,985 311 20 13,139
2018 3,830 6,834 427 124 11,215
2017 3,248 10,888 1,181 15,317
2016 5,030 8,222 712 136 14,100
2015 4,952 6,339 218 86 11,595
2014 4,783 5,544 159 10,486
2013 1,485 8,953 222 10,660
2012 950 6,692 58 7,700
2011 690 5,264 23 5,977
2010 877 5,487 20 6,384
Total 45,635 122,335 4,243 386 172,599