'Dread and despair': 15 students speak out about their nightmare struggles with NSFAS

For many students, fulfilling their dreams of getting degrees or diplomas has been marred by uncertainty and anxiety as they wait to hear whether they have received funding or not. News24 publishes the stories of 15 affected students. 

Furthering an education is hard enough without the added obstacles of not knowing whether funding has been approved or, if it has, whether your allowance will be paid, or if you will have a roof over your head, or if you will be able to eat while completing your studies.

For many students, fulfilling their dreams of getting degrees or diplomas has been marred by uncertainty and anxiety.