African student: Financial Benefits for AS/Grade 12 Students Applying to UNAM

Financial Benefits for AS/Grade 12 Students Applying to UNAM

BySylvester Muyeghu
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Happy african friends walking along the campus of the university

Financial Benefits for AS/Grade 12 Students Applying to UNAM

As an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) matriculant/grade 12 student, there are three financial benefits you can enjoy when applying to the University of Namibia (UNAM) for the academic year. These benefits are designed to make your education more affordable and accessible.

How to use the UNAM student portal

Here are the three financial advantages AS qualifying students may choose to receive:

  1. Pay No Registration Fees: UNAM offers a waiver on registration fees in January, except for the Student Union contribution of N$150, making it more affordable to enroll in your desired program.
  2. Get Priority Housing: UNAM provides priority admission into University hostel accommodation for AS qualifying students, ensuring that you have a place to stay on campus.
  3. Receive Discount on First-Year Tuition Fees: AS qualifying students will automatically receive a 10% discount on their tuition fees in January, helping to reduce the overall cost of education.

How to Apply:

All applications to UNAM are done online and can be completed at www.unam.edu.na/online-application.

Incentive Options for AS Level Students Applying to UNAM

Introduction and Background: UNAM recognizes the competition in attracting and recruiting the best students from a relatively small pool of about 9,000 students who will write the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) examination. To make UNAM a university of choice for these students, the university has created optional financial incentive packages.

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Young African black woman university student using mobile phone outdoors.

Proposal Incentive Options:

UNAM offers three financial incentive options for AS qualifying students to choose from:

  1. Discount Incentive: This option includes a waiver on registration fees (excluding the Student Union Contribution of N$150) and a 10% discount on tuition fees for the first year, potentially amounting to a total discount of N$3,270.
  2. Hostel Incentive: This option guarantees AS qualifying students accommodation space in the hostel, with a quarter of the hostel spaces at various campuses reserved for these students. There are no additional cost implications for this incentive option, as students will still be required to pay the hostel fee.
  3. Other Incentive Options: UNAM considered other options such as book voucher incentive, photocopying/printing credit allowance incentive, and laptop incentive, but the three options mentioned above were recommended and approved for offer.

These financial incentives aim to make education more affordable and accessible for AS/Grade 12 students applying to UNAM. By providing discounts on registration fees, tuition fees, and priority housing, UNAM is committed to attracting and supporting the best students in pursuing their higher education. For more information and to apply, please visit www.unam.edu.na/online-application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the financial benefits for AS/Grade 12 students applying to UNAM?

AS/Grade 12 students applying to UNAM in can enjoy three financial benefits, including no registration fees, priority housing, and a discount on first-year tuition fees.

How can AS/Grade 12 students qualify for the waiver on registration fees at UNAM?

AS/Grade 12 students applying to UNAM in can qualify for a waiver on registration fees in January, except for the Student Union contribution of N$150, making it more affordable to enroll in their desired program.

What is the discount on tuition fees for AS/Grade 12 students at UNAM?

AS/Grade 12 students applying to UNAM in will automatically receive a 10% discount on their first-year tuition fees in January, helping to reduce the overall cost of education.

What is the priority housing option for AS/Grade 12 students at UNAM?

UNAM provides priority admission into University hostel accommodation for AS/Grade 12 qualifying students, ensuring that they have a place to stay on campus.

Are there other incentive options for AS/Grade 12 students applying to UNAM?

Yes, UNAM considered other options such as book voucher incentive, photocopying/printing credit allowance incentive, and laptop incentive, but the three options of waiver on registration fees, discount on tuition fees, and priority housing were recommended and approved for offer.

How can AS/Grade 12 students apply for these financial incentives at UNAM?

All applications to UNAM, including for the financial incentives, are done online and can be completed at www.unam.edu.na/online-application.

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Happy african students in the campus of the university

Can AS/Grade 12 students choose more than one financial incentive option at UNAM?

AS/Grade 12 students can choose one financial incentive option from the three options offered by UNAM, which include the discount incentive, hostel incentive, or other options like book voucher incentive, photocopying/printing credit allowance incentive, and laptop incentive.

How can AS/Grade 12 students benefit from the hostel incentive at UNAM?

The hostel incentive guarantees AS/Grade 12 qualifying students accommodation space in the hostel, with a quarter of the hostel spaces at various campuses reserved for these students, without any additional cost implications, as students will still be required to pay the hostel fee.

How can AS/Grade 12 students avail the discount incentive on tuition fees at UNAM?

AS/Grade 12 students applying to UNAM in will automatically receive a 10% discount on their first-year tuition fees in January, reducing the overall cost of education.

How can AS/Grade 12 students apply for priority housing at UNAM?

AS/Grade 12 students do not need to apply separately for priority housing at UNAM. As qualifying students, they will automatically be considered for priority admission into University hostel accommodation, ensuring that they have a place to stay on campus.