If funding your studies is currently your top priority but are unsure which other alternative forms of student funding are out there to explore, then Feenix is worth considering.
Feenix is a student programme that uses the process of fundraising to help students fund their studies. They provide financial assistance to qualifying students who cannot afford to fund their studies to avoid the accumulation of student debt as long as they need help.
Interested candidates must meet the requirements listed below to qualify for the programme to fund their studies:
- Be a South African citizen/permanent resident/refugee or asylum seeker.
- Be a registered student at a public South African university.
- Have current or historical debt owing to your university.
- Have a combined household income of under R600k per year.
Feenix Website
If you find that you do indeed qualify, then the first step of creating your profile and registering on Feenix by applying the following steps:
- Visit the Feenix website.
- Click on 'MENU' in the top right corner
- Click on 'REGISTER
- Follow the prompts
- Upload your fee statement, a certified copy of your ID and a profile picture.
- You will also have to share an inspirational story about yourself which will help motivate people to donate to help you pay your fees.
Once you have registered, you can start raising funds.
