The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) said that in welcoming back all students from a break from their schooling, the children annuitants (beneficiaries) of the Fund should submit their proof of enrolment (school letters) at their nearest GIPF office on time to avoid any delays in the processing of their benefits.
“One of the key components of the Fund’s Corporate Strategy is to ensure that its members are well informed, and aware of their benefits,” said GIPF’s General Manager for Marketing Mr Edwin Tjiramba.
“Having said that, this is the time of the year again where GIPF implores all annuitants (beneficiaries) who are students and are between the ages of 18 years to 25 years old, to submit their signed proof of studentship timeously.
“Kindly note that only authorised signatories (Principal, Faculty Officer, Rector, Director,
Branch Coordinator and or the Deputy Head of Department or anyone acting in that capacity) from the respective schools or institutions of higher education are allowed to sign the studentship letters.”
If a student has taken a break in his or her studies due to any unforeseen circumstances, “then he/she should submit proof of studentship for payment of benefits to continue until they turn 25 years old,” Tjiramba said.
