As an elected body, the SRC is committed to creating an environment in which all students have the opportunity to succeed academically, socially, and personally throughout their university experience.
Fuel A Students Dream
Support Mpho Ya Thuto: SRC Legacy FundWhy the SRC Legacy Fund Matters
Reduced Student Debt - For graduates, lowering student loan debt is essential to promoting financial independence and opening up new prospects. Students can concentrate on their academic performance, professional growth, and making a significant contribution to society without the long-term stress of loan repayment when tuition-related debt is reduced. In addition to helping individual graduates, this also improves the socioeconomic fabric by empowering qualified professionals to support their families, invest in their communities, and pursue further education or business endeavours.
Increasing student access to higher education is crucial for promoting economic expansion and social mobility. More students, especially those from marginalized and disadvantaged backgrounds, are empowered to seek postsecondary education by addressing institutional, financial, and geographic barriers. In addition to changing people's lives, increasing access creates a diverse, competent workforce that can handle the many problems facing our society.
Together, we can ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of talent, potential, or academic achievement.