Shadow of uncertainty stalks poor varsity students

University students during a past graduation ceremony. [File, Standard]

The future of thousands of government-sponsored university students is uncertain following last year’s High Court ruling that declared the new student-centred funding model unconstitutional.

The decision has left universities scrambling to find alternative funding solutions for two cohorts of students as institutions resume in January.

As a result of the ruling, universities have not received any funding since October when the court temporarily suspended the implementation of the new model until the legal challenge is resolved.

Interviews with various...