In today's podcast, we delve into the 2024/25 budget changes affecting NSFAS transfers, which will see a decrease from R58.8 billion to R53.6 billion. The introduction of the Comprehensive Student Funding Model is a pivotal move to support 'missing middle' students with loans. However, the shadow of NSFAS's maladministration and spending issues looms large. Join our researchers as they dissect the subtleties and what it means for students in need.