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Cape Town - Students apparently lie to the South African government student loan and bursary scheme (NSFAS) in order to get loans, reported Die Burger.
This was revealed during a meeting in parliament, where the department of higher education and training supplied information about financial aid at universities.
At the meeting problems in paying out loans to students were also discussed.
The department informed a parliamentary standing committee that only half of the students who qualify for financial aid can be assisted.
This is because there is not enough money available to help everyone who applies to NSFAS.
Msulwa Daca, head of NSFAS, said the organisation is trying to develop a system to prevent students from abusing the financial aid available.
This was revealed during a meeting in parliament, where the department of higher education and training supplied information about financial aid at universities.
At the meeting problems in paying out loans to students were also discussed.
The department informed a parliamentary standing committee that only half of the students who qualify for financial aid can be assisted.
This is because there is not enough money available to help everyone who applies to NSFAS.
Msulwa Daca, head of NSFAS, said the organisation is trying to develop a system to prevent students from abusing the financial aid available.
