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Applications for NSFAS for 2025 is currently open and will close 15 December 2024. Here is How to Apply for NSFAS 2025 To qualify for NSFAS funding, applicants must meet the following requirements: What NSFAS funding covers Supporting Documents Required Applicants must submit the following certified documents: A copy of your ID or birth certificate. Proof […]
NSFAS provides comprehensive bursaries and student loans to deserving learners enrolled in approved courses at universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. This includes money for tuition and registration fees as well as several allowances for food, accommodation and learning materials. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that 2025 NSFAS bursary applications will open on 1 September 2024. […]
Uma ufuna ukufaka isicelo se-NSFAS funda kabanzi ngezansi. Get further details about NSFAS applications for 2024. NSFAS is the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Nsfas which provides financial aid in the form of a bursary fund for higher education students through NSFAS. NSFAS gives bursaries to students from poor and working class backgrounds which goes […]
NSFAS Application process for 2024 To apply for NSFAS for 2024 financial assistance, submit your application using the steps below. Step 1: Create a myNSFAS account Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply’ tab to update your personal information Step 3: Upload your application supporting documents Step 4: Submit your application To enhance accessibility, NSFAS will introduce […]
NSFAS has given updates on the allowance payments for 2023. See details on the statement below. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is in the process of finalizing the year-end reconciliation of allowance data received from universities. The reconciliation of data is an important measure to enable NSFAS to disburse accurate allowances to the […]
In his recent address at the launch of 2024 NSFAS application launch, the Minister of Higher Education also touched on new ways to apply for NSFAS using mobile devices. NSFAS Launches Mobile Application Nzimande commended NSFAS on the launch of a mobile application for 2024 applications. They believe the launch of the mobile application will […]
Here you will find Funding Eligible status meaning. You may have seen your NSFAS status marked as funding eligible but you don’t know what that means. See more below to understand what that means. Funding Eligible If the status you see reads Funding Eligible this means simply that you are eligible for funding i.e. you […]
NSFAS applications open for the 2024 academic year. NSFAS is one of the effective government bursaries helping millions of South African students to chase their dreams. If you are planning to pursue your studies in 2024 but do not have financial support, why not send your applications to the National Financial Aid Scheme. When to […]
What does funding eligible mean on NSFAS applications. If you are applying or planning to apply for NSFAS for the next academic period, you must read this to understand what does funding eligible mean. NSFAS is National Student Financial Aid Scheme. It is a South African Government bursary scheme aimed at assisting students with academic […]
NSFAS application dates for 2024 announced: National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) said the applications for 2024 funding will open on 21 November 2023 and close on 31 January 2024. The reason for opening applications in November is so that NSFAS can afford the beneficiary shorter turn-around times for decision making, which is aligned to […]
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme released the following communication regarding NSFAS university allowance payment for September 2023. The message reads: SUBJECT: FAKE REPORTS REGARDING NSFAS UNIVERSITY ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is aware of the fake reports indicating that payments to NSFAS beneficiaries have been delayed to 05 […]
If you are looking for Grade 12 bursaries for 2024 in South Africa, here are the current open bursaries for the 2024 academic year. Do not wait for the matric results to apply for these bursaries. Companies awarding bursaries understands that you are currently doing grade 12 and you do not have November 2023 results […]
The National Student Financial Aids Scheme (NSFAS) recently confirmed the availability of student funding for more than 1 million qualifying tertiary students. The scheme has also taken on a more direct funding disbursement model for the current academic year going forward. This will be done through the newly introduced NSFAS Bank Account, a bank account […]
Here are some ideas as to when is the next NSFAS direct payment for South African students funded by the scheme. NSFAS Payments Directly to Students Students funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme will enjoy greater control over their money after the introduction of the NSFAS bank account for university students. The financial […]
Are you worried about the parked NSFAS status? Are you wondering what does parked mean on NSFAS status? Here are some possible answers for your queries. There’s been a breakthrough of questions about parked NSFAS status online. Some people have been worried about this status and decided to get answers online. However, there is a […]
If you have applied for NSFAS and you see ‘awaiting academic eligibility check’ this is what it means. Before we go to that particular aspect, let’s check other related NSFAS statuses meanings Status : Awaiting Financial Eligibility Check This means: Application has been evaluated, the next step is to check if the student is financially […]
All TVET students whose registration data has been received by NSFAS should receive allowances by 10 March 2023. Remember if you have not onboarded for the NSFAS Bank Account, please visit http://nsfas.org.za to onboard yourself. #NSFAS2023
Easy Steps to Track NSFAS Status in 2023 As NSFAS bursary applications increases yearly, it is anticipated that applicants may experience difficulties tracking their application status. But hey NSFAS tracking has become easier. Starting a tertiary education can be a very exciting, but it is essential that students obtain the necessary funds to achieve their […]
NSFAS Allowances 2023 | Universities and TVET College Students What is NSFAS? NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges. What […]
Ways To Check NSFAS Status in 2023: Students who applied for bursaries from NSFAS can now use three different platforms to view the status of their 2023 funding applications. Previously, students could view their NSFAS application status on the myNSFAS portal, however, the new platforms are easy to use. NSFAS applicants can now view their […]
NSFAS Applications Updates : For the 2023 academic NSFAS has received more than a million funding applications. Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Buti Manamela announce this during his recent update on NSFAS funding. Manamela was explaining that the scheme has already approved funding applications from more than 100,000 NSFAS applicants, as they […]
How to Apply for NSFAS for 2023 NSFAS applications for 2023 academic year are open. If you are planning to study in 2023 and needs NSFAS bursary, this is your time to apply. Follow the steps below to create myNSFAS account and apply. If you are first time NSFAS applicant, you have to start by […]
Updates on NSFAS 2023 Application Dates : NSFAS 2023 Application period to be announced soon. The organisation has announced that the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation will announce the dates for NSFAS 2023 applications. NSFAS Announcement September 2022 “Please note that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) ran a testing exercise on […]
NSFAS Bursary: Who Qualifies and What it Covers Learn more about NSFAS Bursary when waiting for 2023 applications to open. NSFAS is National Student Financial Aid Scheme aimed at assisting disadvantaged students in South Africa. It provides bursaries for universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges. What is NSFAS? NSFAS is a government entity under […]
The University of South Africa (UNISA) is working on paying NSFAS Allowances directly into students bank account. The University has made another announcement about the process underway. Background After their contract with Intellimali, the company which was responsible for distributing students NSFAS allowances has come to an end last month, Unisa has announced that they […]
NSFAS Warns Applicants of Submitting Falsified Information The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has issued a warning to students forging documents for their approval of applications. They listed the types of suspected fraudulent activities committed by students. NSFAS Warns Applicants The scheme said that they have been informed of students forging and submitting false information […]
Unisa NSFAS Allowances 2022 to Be Paid to Students Bank Accounts The University of South Africa (UNISA) has made an announcement about NSFAS Allowance payments for Unisa students. Unisa Announcement On their announcement page, Unisa on the 7th of April 2022 said that their contract with Intellimali, a company that used to disburse students allowances […]
NSFAS Allowances for 2022 to be Paid from This Friday The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has finally made a commitment in disbursing the 2022 NSFAS allowances. If you are still wondering as to when will NSFAS Allowances for 2022 be paid, read more below. Budget Allocation On their media statement dated 5 April 2022, […]
Protect Your myNSFAS Account against fraudulent activities, NSFAS caution. NSFAS Cautions Beneficiaries The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has cautioned its beneficiaries to protect their accounts against fraudulent activities. NSFAS on their social media page said “Keep your personal details such as your ID number and myNSFAS account logins safe by not sharing them […]
UNISA Nsfas Allowances 2022 to be Paid from April 2022 Unisa Nsfas Allowance Announcement The University of South Africa (UNISA) has finally made an announcement about NSFAS allowance for 2022. This was one of the big questions Unisa students were asking themselves without answers. On the 16th of March 2022, Unisa posted an announcement on […]