Student organisations have welcomed government's revised subsidised tertiary education funding model, describing the latest developments as a victory for students. 

NANSO posted on its social media pages that it celebrates achieving all 3 demands of its Student Task Force on fully subsidised tertiary education.

The student body also highlighted the increase in the non-tuition household income threshold from N$100.000 to N$300.000.

It noted that it will broaden access to government support for students from low- and middle-income households. 

NANSO further confirmed that the National Student Support Coordinating Office has been included in the funding, and that institutions which charged fees earlier this year will refund students who registered under the new model.

University Affairs, an organisation that assists high school learners in transitioning to university, echoed the positive sentiment.
It says the expanded funding will make it easier for learners to access tertiary education and complete their studies without overwhelming financial barriers.

To explain what the revised funding model means for students,  is Public Relations Officer for University Affairs, Renny Shilumbu.

Government has committed to funding the revised model for 3 years, during which it will monitor its effectiveness and the impact on access to higher education.