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NSFAS applications for 2026 open for applications. Apply to secure study funding for 2026 academic year. Minister Buti Manemela explained that education is about expanding the freedom for young people to study and move into the workplace. The Minister urged young people to apply on time, and to explore multiple options as spaces are limited….
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NSFAS Encourages Applicants to Apply for 2023 Bursary National Student Financial Aid Scheme applications for 2023 are still open until 31 January 2023. NSFAS warns applicants that by creating myNSFAS account does not mean that they have applied. They need to login and make their applications. Message from NSFAS “Hey applicants, please note that creating…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Who Can Appeal for NSFAS 2022 If you have applied for NSFAS and you were declined and you want to make an appeal, read this first because there are those who can appeal for NSFAS and those who cannot appeal for NSFAS in 2022. NSFAS guidelines for appeal just got updated and this is what…
NSFAS Appeal Approved Meaning If you have recently applied for NSFAS and were rejected, you make an appeal. When NSFAS reviews your appeal, the status of your application may change depending on their findings. In this blog post, we will outline some of the burning questions when you have submitted your appeal to NSFAS. One…
Non SASSA Declaration Form NSFAS 2022 Have you applied for NSFAS and you are requested to complete Non Sassa Declaration Form? Here is the Form for 2022. This form is only for those students who claim not to have family details and/or abridged birth certificate. This is one of the documents you will be required…
When Will NSFAS Pay Allowances for 2022 In a nut shell According to NSFAS website the allowances for funded students differ according to the type of facility a student has been admitted at. The allowances for TVET college students are not the same as that of the university students. Also the allowances for students with…
Why You Can’t Access myNSFAS Portal [NSFAS explained] Many NSFAS applicants were frustrated when they can’t access the myNSFAS portal either to track their application status or to submit the supporting documents for their 2022 NSFAS funding. Users on Careerpage.co.za complained that they can’t access their NSFAS accounts. “I cannot check my status progress and…
What Blade Nzimande Said about NSFAS Recently [Latest NSFAS News]. This is what we have captured from the recent address by the minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande on the 1st of February 2022. In a nut shell The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande recently addressed the media…
NSFAS Appeal 2022: If you have been rejected for NSFAS bursary but you feel that you should have been approved, you may appeal to NSFAS for them to reconsider your application. They will then reassess your application and give you feedback on the outcomes of the appeal. Appeals are scheduled to open on the 24th…
Check NSFAS Status 2022 for New and Returning Students How to Check my NSFAS Status 2022 Here are the details on how to track NSFAS application status online. You can check NSFAS application status online 2022. If you have applied for NSFAS bursary for 2022 academic year, you must be worrying when you will know…
The closing date for NSFAS Online Application is approaching. Apply for NSFAS Bursary for 2022 academic funding period. The closing date for NSFAS application is 21 January 2022. About NSFAS What Is NSFAS? NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training which provides financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to…