May and Sing Article noted in chapter 6 that there is no way funding for education. The ways of funding are greatly determined by different Countries.
Some of the funding available to distance learning in my context are as follows.
- Tuition fees from Students
- Administrative charges for facilities on campus
- Donations from reputable Organizations
- Government funding and bursaries.
Oh great to learn that the funding methods are similar in most countries.
Some of the funding models for distance education inclue;
- Government funding
- School fees
- Donations
well articulated. Thank for sharing.
Mays & Singh (2020) in chapter 6 noted that “a one-size-fits-all approach to funding is not possible”. therefore, different countries decide which method of funding is best for their context. The chapter identified “feasibility” and “sustainability” as key parameters for determination of a funding model, as long as the model “improve efficiency, enhance quality and ensure ultimately positive student learning outcomes.”
- Government interventions
- Tuition fees
- selling of learning materials
- Other revenue streams
- Use of philanthropy
In Nigeria, funding models used varies depending on the level of government and the agencies. In Yobe State where my Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Geidam is located being a state-owned institution, Normal Budget Negotiation Model is being used. Also, my institution is a beneficiary of Tertiary Education Tax Fund (Tetfund) which is a national education agencies which uses Funding Formula Model for universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. They compare perfectly with the models in the Chapter.