The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) appeals system is currently open to all students whose applications were unsuccessful. Students are advised to lodge an appeal within 30 days of receiving an unsuccessful application status. Students will be required to submit all the necessary supporting documentation to substantiate their appeal. The following documents may be needed: Medical certificateDeath certificate of an...
National Student Financial Aid Scheme has released list of 2022 qualifying student to the 26 public universities and 50 TVET colleges. NSFAS, on their Twitter page @myNSFAS, posted a notification with a media release in the evening of 02 February 2022. NSFAS announcement on 2022 approval list Today marks the official day of the release of NSFAS list of qualifying applicants for the 2022 academic year. On their press released published...
Students are reminded that NSFAS does not have a timeframe when it comes to when their application status will change and how long it takes for applications to be processed. The application status may be monitored via the student’s myNSFAS account. NSFAS funds students who hope to study at one of South Africa’s 25 public universities or 50 TVET Colleges, however, may not have the means to do so. These students receive the following...
As the academic year is about to begin universities and TVET Colleges are about to begin their registration process. In order for students to enrol they are required to pay a registration fee, but does the NSFAS bursary cover these fees?Advertisement Students approved for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursary receive registration fees included in the bursary. When registering at a tertiary institution students are not...
The steps to re-register are: Go to www.nsfas.org.zaClick myNSFAS tabClick registerTick the box to allow NSFAS to verify your detailsThen capture ID number as it is stated on your ID documentType in your full names and surname as per your ID documentType in your current email addressConfirm your email addressType in your cell phone numberCreate a passwordConfirm passwordUpload ID copyClick registerOTP will be sent to the email and cell number...
The time is here! NSFAS applications for 2022 are now open. NSFAS bursaries are geared towards students from poor and working class backgrounds.Advertisement Applications for bursaries from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for 2022 are now open and will be open for two months. Submit your NSFAS application before applications close on 21 January 2022. NSFAS applications must be submitted on myNSFAS with the financial aid scheme...
NSFAS first time applicants tend to experience a number of challenges when applying for funding. With Covid-19 protocols still in place, the process will be even more challenging, this is where Unisa comes in.Advertisement The University of South Africa (Unisa) has initiated a move where it deploys representatives to communities in order to assist with NSFAS applications. In a statement made available on its website, the university believes...
NSFAS has opened its application season for learners and out-of-school youth who will be studying at public universities and TVET colleges in 2022. However, some applicants have had trouble finding their courses listed on the NSFAS website. Advertisement The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has advised applicants who are trying to apply for a course that is not listed, to select ”Undefined”. It is also imperative for...
Given the striking inequality in accessing tertiary education in South Africa, financial assistance from both government and private sector plays a huge role in funding poor students who otherwise would not have afforded tertiary education fees. A new proposal by NSFAS now threatens to affect the overwhelming majority of poor students from working class families. How to Check my NSFAS Application Status The South African Union of Students...
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is generally known as one of the biggest funders in public institutions of higher learning. Its mandate is focused on candidates from poor background and working-class families who can’t afford to pay for tertiary education, but there are new developments. How to Check my NSFAS Application Status Khabza Career Portal The National Financial Aid Scheme has unceremoniously withdrawn its funding...
NSFAS has announced that this year’s application period will run more efficiently than what was seen in previous years. One change the financial aid scheme has made involves your NSFAS application status. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, better known as NSFAS, opened their applications for 2022 bursaries this week, later than usual. Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande, said that the demand for student funding has...
The South African Student Congress, also known as SASCO, has welcomed the opening of the NSFAS applications which will run from 2 November to 7 January 2022. However, some students have not been able to qualify for funding and SASCO wants NSFAS to make room for them. Here Is When NSFAS Applications For 2022 Will Open and close? The South African Student Congress released a media statement encouraging the National Student Financial Aid Scheme...
Are you wanting to apply for a NSFAS bursary? Well, keep reading as the Minister of Higher Education has now announced when NSFAS applications for 2022 will be opening and closing. NSFAS and the Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, held a briefing on Thursday morning to announce the official opening of NSFAS applications for 2022 bursaries. When NSFAS Applications For 2022 Will Open and close? NSFAS applications for 2022 will open on 2...
In announcing the official opening of NSFAS applications for 2022, the Minister of Higher Education gave further details about NSFAS and it's operations. In 2021, NSFAS spent billions on funding. According to the Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) spent R42 billion on NSFAS bursaries. Funding by NSFAS increased by 107% from R20 billion in 2018 to R42 billion in 2021. In 2020, the...
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande says that the government is working towards providing support to higher education students who find themselves in the "missing middle" income bracket. The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande presented a speech on the occasion of the Activation of the 21 Acts of Goodness to enable the matric class of 2021, in this speech he addressed the...
As NSFAS Applications open soon, they have warned the public about disinformation and bogus websites that are aimed at defrauding students.Advertisement The National Student Financial Aid Scheme announced that applications for the 2022 Academic year are set to open soon. They are currently finalising relevant updates to their systems to ensure students are able to apply with no complications. Read: NSFAS Addresses Whether NSFAS Allowances Will...
NSFAS has recently had to clear the air as fake messages have been circulating concerning what they offer students. This comes as everyone awaits an announcement from NSFAS about 2022 bursary applications. No, students will not be receiving an increase in allowances and a car allowance. Fake messages seem to be reaching new proportions and sadly, they give students hope. Now, NSFAS has had to set the story straight. A fake NSFAS circular was...
A bunch of us are patiently waiting for NSFAS to announce when their 2022 applications will open. Now, the financial aid scheme has given us some insight into why we are seeing this delay.Advertisement NSFAS is yet to open their NSFAS bursary applications for 2022. On Thursday morning, the financial aid scheme released a statement where they spoke on why NSFAS 2022 applications have not been announced yet. Normally, NSFAS would open their NSFAS...
NSFAS has announced the dates for appeals and Trimester 3 NSFAS applications. Scroll down to find out when it will take place. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has funded TVET Colleges for years because they believe a TVET qualification will equip students with occupational and vocational skills required in South Africa. TVET Colleges have proven to enable entrepreneurial potential in students which is needed to build a strong economy....
Due to us entering Level 1, NSFAS has finally announced that they'll be reopening their walk-in centre. NSFAS is yet to say more when it comes to their NSFAS bursary applications for 2022.Advertisement The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced that they'll be reopening their NSFAS walk-in centre on 11 October after spending months being closed. NSFAS posted the following on social media: With the country being placed on...