. The misalignment of the financial year of government and academic year of further and higher education and training institutions remained a serious concern and the possible short term solution was a once off initial investment to address the issue of upfront payments. . Government departments' contribution of 1% to skills development levy should not be channelled to SETAs rather to NSFAS. The Ministry should present a compelling argument to Cabinet to fund the post school system adequately. . There was a need to maintain, support and expand current levels of NSFAS funding. More resources were required for students who currently met the means test and the "missing middle" should also be funded. . The role of institutions in rural settings transcended beyond just provision of learning and teaching. . The issue of graduate tax must be explored further and it should not only be limited to NSFAS funded students. Employers should fund the students they want to employ and universities that can afford more funding for students should be encouraged to do so. . Private sector support in infrastructure development should be explored. Parastatal funding should not only be on infrastructure development but also linked to skills development.