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HOW CAN I ACCESS MY LOAN INFORMATION?

Contact the Department (see the below contacts information)

CONTACTS:

3719380, 3719388, 3719405, 3719406, 3719412, 3719370/1, 3719407, 3719408, 3719408

OFFICE NO:

63,64,65,67 and 73 (Revenue office)

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

Plot No: 37893.

Block 6. Universal Estates

Sephatlhaphatlha Road

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WHY IS IT THAT OUR COSTS ARE NOT THE SAME THOUGH WE DID THE SAME COURSES BUT AT DIFFERENT INSTITUITIONS?

Costs vary per institution AND year of attendance. E.g. allowances, tuitions etc.

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HOW LONG DO I PAY MY EDUCATION LOAN?

The payment period depends on the amount owed and instalments. maximum 20yrs

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CAN I NEGOTIATE PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS ACCORDING TO MY CAPABILITY?

The installment is determined by the total loan to repay.

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CAN I PART- PAY MY LOAN TO REDUCE IT?

Yes

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IS THERE ANY INTEREST CHARGED?

No interest is not charged

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HOW DO I PAY MY EDUCATION LOAN?

Payroll system (Government employees)

-EFT or Stop Order-First National Bank account: Contact the department for arrangement

-Revenue office(DTEF):one can pay at our revenue office

-Through employers:

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DO I PAY FOR MY REPEAT /RETAKE SUPPLEMENT/RESIT SPONSORSHIP?

YES

The costs and expenses incurred by the government during a repeat period shall be added to the student loan.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO MY EDUCTION LOAN IF I AM EMPLOYED OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY?

 If the student does not return nor seek employment with any sector of the economy in Botswana after completion or cessation of study the government shall be entitled to demand full payment of the loan and all monies expended on the student.

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WHAT KIND OF EMPLOYMENT IS LIABLE FOR PAYMENT?

Any form of employment is liable for payment, but if an individual is not employed elsewhere but has the ability to repay their loan, it is acceptable.

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HOW DO I PAY FROM OVERSEAS?

Through our FNBB  account .

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Whom should I contact when I am socially challenged and my studies are affected?

Contact DTEF Guidance and Counselling Unit immediately for intervention.

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What procedure do I follow when I cannot attend my lessons because of ill-health?

Inform the sponsor (DTEF) with evidence of medical report from your medical practitioner or psychologist.

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Can I change my programme of study/ institution?

Yes, only if you have a written consent from the sponsor and the institution.

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How & When do I apply for Sponsorship? ( For the 3 types of requests)?

There are 3 types of requests a student would make depending on the stage they are at. This is New student: Fresh from High School, Progressing Student: Who already has a Diploma and wants to apply for a Degree. Re-sponsorship Student - A student who wants to retake, repeat or be re-instated. Three different adverts are released once a year around April/May.

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Can I go and ask for sponsorship from MOTE (HQ)?

Only an appeal after you have appealed to the Director's office at DTEF.

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I want to pursue my education by doing my masters or PhD, is DTEF able to sponsor me?

DTEF only sponsors undergraduates.

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Can I enroll on part time basis to allow me to take up employment?

No. DTEF does not sponsor part time studies.

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Can I benefit from the reminder of my sponsorship if I redeem my failed status?

Re-instatements are a subject to availability of funds

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Whom should I contact when I am socially challenged and my studies are affected?

Contact DTEF Guidance and Counselling Unit immediately for intervention.

What procedure do I follow when I cannot attend my lessons because of ill-health?

Inform the sponsor (DTEF) with evidence of medical report from your medical practitioner or psychologist.

I have been on self-sponsorship, is it possible for the Government to take over (pick-up)?

You will still have to qualify for sponsorship in accordance with the cut off points set at the time of completion of your BGCSE or equivalent.

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Can I change my programme of study / Institution?

Yes, only if you have a written consent from the sponsor and the institutution.

How and When do I apply for sponsorship? (For the 3 types of requests)

There are 3 types of requests a student would make depending on the stage they are at. This is:

New student - Fresh from High School

Progressing Student - Who already has a Diploma and wants to apply for a Degree

Re-sponsorship - A student who wants to retake, repeat or to re-instated

Three different adverts are released and will state how and when to apply. Adverts are released once a year around April/May.

How do I calculate my points to determine whether I meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship? (New Students)

For local placement we calculate the best 6 of the BGCSE or Equivalent certificate. Where A=8, B=7, C=6, D=5, E=4 and F=1. A double grade is equivalent to 2 subjects scored at the same grade e.g. Double Science AA=8+8=16 Points, therefore we will need an additional 4 best subjects to make a total of the best 6 subjects. Maximum points to score are 48 points. (Refer to the matrix table for point's calculation, combining certificates and other scenarios).

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How do I know I qualify to be on Government sponsorship?

Every year new entry requirements are set and advertised on print media and DTEF Facebook page. You have to meet to set cu-off points for that financial year and also be in a possession of an admission letter from an approved local instituition, this is not a guarantee for sponsorship, and it is based on competitive basis. 

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Where is DTEF situated?

Plot 37893 Sephatlaphatlha Rd, Universal Estate, Block 6 Gaborone, opposite BOCODOL

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Collections Bank Account

LOANS RECOVERY BANK ACCOUNT

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FNBB COLLECTIONS ACCOUNT DETAILS:

Name of Bank: First National Bank of Botswana

Account Name: Department of Tertiary Education Financing

Account Type: Current Account (Collections Account)

Account Number: 62309408244

Branch Code: 281467

Swift Code: FIRNBWGX

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Beneficiaries Obligations
  1. Upon completion of studies, beneficiaries are expected to contact DTEF (monitoring and placement) by filling a completion form. If beneficiaries do not come forth, the contact details are retrieved from the files.
  2. Beneficiaries are expected to update DTEF about their employment status
  3. Once they start paying they are expected to continue paying until the loan is fully paid, failure to do so will constitute breach of contract
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Types of Sponsorship Categories

Category 1 (CAT 1)

Areas with critical human resource shortage especially in the science and technical fields.

AMOUNT OF LOAN/GRANT 

100% grant on both tuition and maintenance costs

(The beneficiary does not pay anything if completed within study period without repeat – Repeats warrant a loan).

 

Category 2 (CAT 2)

Areas with manpower shortage because programs were unattractive to students in the past.

AMOUNT OF LOAN/GRANT 

100% grant on tuition costs, 50% grant on maintenance costs and 50% loan on maintenance costs.

 

Category 3 (CAT 3)

Programs to encourage local capacity to increase supply of qualified manpower to satisfy the market or balance demand and supply.

AMOUNT OF LOAN/GRANT 

100% grant on tuition costs and 100% loan on maintenance costs. (i.e. – You do not pay anything of tuition fees, but you pay everything (100%) expended on you on maintenance costs).

 

Category 4 (CAT 4)

Programs benefiting the society and economy but of less priority.

AMOUNT OF LOAN/GRANT 

50% grant on tuition costs, 50% loan on tuition costs and 100% loan on maintenance costs.

 

Category 5 (CAT 5)

Programs benefiting individuals or small sections of the economy.

AMOUNT OF LOAN/GRANT 

100% loan on both tuition and maintenance costs

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