Eduloan Unlocks More Potential on Jacaranda’s Good Morning Angels

This month, Eduloan committed to assisting two students to unlock even more potential on Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels. Elphus Sibara and Millicent Mokwape both received financial assistance from Eduloan to support their dreams. Here are their stories…

Elphus Sibara

Elphus is a 22-year old young man, carrying the hopes of his family on his shoulders. He is the eldest son of five children, to an unemployed, single mother. With financial assistance from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, Elphus has completed the first two years of his studies at the University of Limpopo. Elphus desperately wants to assist rural communities to contribute to the agricultural sector. 

(Please avoid usage of figures) Eduloan has stepped in to assist Elphus with his outstanding balance so that he can continue to work towards completing his studies and make a difference to his family and his community’s lives.

You can listen to the podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/jacaranda-fm/good-morning-angels-elphus

Millicent Mokwape

Wanting to study a post-graduate degree in education, Millicent Mokwape applied and got a bursary for her 2014 studies. Unfortunately Millicent still has outstanding fees for the 2013 academic year, which will have to be settled, else she will lose her bursary. With the help of her mother, She managed to raise 62%  required to settle her tuition fees for the 2013 academic year.Eduloan stepped in and assisted Millicent to settle the last bit required to make her dream come true.

To view the story on Jacaradafm’s  website click here:

http://www.jacarandafm.com/post/good-morning-angels-extra-millicent-mokwape/

As the leading education finance specialist, Eduloan caters for all levels of tuition. Whether you need to settle your outstanding balance, looking to continue your studies or if you are already working and hope to improve your skills, we have a study loan solution for you. Visit our website for more information or SMS “edu” to 32150 & we’ll call you back! (SMS charged at R1).

Studying A B.Com – What Does It Mean And What Can You Do?

Many prospective and current students are talking about studying a B.Com. But what does that mean? Should you be studying it? What career can you follow if you study a B.Com degree? This week we take a look at the B.Com degree, answering your questions and looking at how this degree can unlock your potential!

What does B.Com stand for?

B.Com is a short term generally used for a Bachelor of Commerce degree. A B.Com generally consists of a collection of subjects that you can choose from, should you like to specialise (or major) in a certain interest field. Here is a short list of some of the specialised fields:

• B.Com in Accounting Science
• B.Com in Investment Management
• B.Com in Quantitative Management
• B.Com in Business Management
• B.Com in Economics
• B.Com in Banking
• B.Com in Law

A B.Com programme offers you the opportunity to become a public or private sector expert, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to focus on economics and business management.

What careers options are available to B.Com graduates?

Career options for B.Com graduates are plenty and not limited to only one or two career paths. Many B.Com graduates become accountants, auditors, information system officers, taxation specialists, marketing managers or customer relationship officers. Your role in the company could also vary from management to business planning, development and quality management or marketing. You can practice in the public or private sector and your skill does not have to be applied directly to banking or auditing. If you are interested in the fashion industry, you can still apply your skill to it by becoming an accountant at a retail brand for instance. 

What are the benefits of studying a B.Com degree?

There are several benefits of studying a B.Com degree. Here are just a few reasons you should consider a B.Com degree:

• Most B.Com degrees give you an opportunity to study the general degree initially before choosing your stream or major. This allows you to gage where your strengths are and what stream or major interests you most
• Career opportunities are not limited and that means that you have many opportunities as a B.Com graduate
• A B.Com degree is a great degree to prepare you to work in the public or the private sector
• As a B.Com graduate you are well equipped to work for a company or to excel as an entrepreneur

Where can I sign-up?

Entrance requirements for a B.Com degree include Matric exemption. You will have to have Mathematics as one of your Matric subjects, plus two languages (of which one should be English). It is however very important to confirm the specific entrance requirements of the B.Com degree offered at your chosen tertiary institution. B.Com degrees are generally offered at universities and colleges.

If you would like to apply to study a B.Com degree, you can contact us to find out how we can assist you with a loan to cover your tuition fees as well as a loan for your textbooks. And because we understand the importance of technology in the business and economic fields as well as how important it is for you to have access to information, we can also offer you a loan for a laptop or a tablet. Visit our website today to find out how we can assist you to unlock your potential as a B.Com graduate!