Student bodies welcome revised tertiary funding model
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Student organisations have welcomed government's revised subsidised tertiary education funding model, describing the latest developments as a victory for students.
Student organisations have welcomed government's revised subsidised tertiary education funding model, describing the latest developments as a victory for students.
As the government rolls out its subsidised tertiary education funding model, the Ministry of Education has outlined who qualifies for support, which qualifications are funded, and how admissions standards at public universities will be upheld.
The Education Deputy Director in Omaheke, Eliakim Kavari, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring equal access to education, emphasising that no child should be denied learning opportunities due to financial constraints.
The task force responsible for implementing free tertiary education is expected to deliver a roadmap for the process by August this year.
Various student bodies held media recently to share their concerns about the proposed NSFAF Amendment Bill.
In terms of the proposed bill, the student funding body is to be reincorporated into the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation.
There was a lively debate in the Junior National Council (JNC) as members talked about how to make the education system better in the future.
Members discussed how parents, teachers, learners, and other stakeholders all have roles to play.
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on the public to collaborate with the government in investing in the funding of education in order for Namibia to reach its economic potential and achieve sustainable growth.