In this article, you will see crucial information about how much NSFAS Pays Beneficiaries. Besides tuition fees, many costs are associated with studying at a university or TVET college, such as paying for books, stationery, food and toiletries. NSFAS has helped its students by introducing an allowance system that covers most of these extra costs. … Read more
The Higher Education Institutions are in the midst of administering the 2023 registration process and are set to reopen campus grounds soon. However, many are concerned about whether Nsfas will be able to secure enough beds to house all funded students in time. Earlier this week Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande revealed that there is a … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) has announced that appeal applications are open to individuals whose bursary applications were unsuccessful. The appeal application period will close on 20 February 2023. More than one million students submitted bursary applications to the NSFAS. Some of these students may be rejected from receiving funding. They are allowed … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is confident that all deserving students who applied for funding will receive the comprehensive bursary. This is on condition that students meet the qualification requirements for the bursary. Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande revealed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) will be able to fund all qualifying students … Read more
With universities and other tertiary institutions across the country preparing to reopen soon, all eyes have been on the higher education sector and whether they are ready to efficiently manage the 2023 academic year. Now, the Department has announced a major change. Speaking on Tuesday at a media briefing about the department’s readiness for the 2023 … Read more
As universities and other tertiary institutions prepare to open for the 2023 academic year, many are concerned that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme will cause further delays in the registration process. Universities registration periods for the academic year 2023 commenced on 16 January 2023 and are expected to close on 20 February 2023. Last … Read more
Last year, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme put forth several policy changes to ensure smooth operations during the 2023 academic year. However, the late release of matric results has prompted concerns about whether it would delay funding outcomes. With the 2022 matric results being released later than usual, many have questioned the Department of … Read more
With the start of the 2023 academic year approaching, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme has indicated that it strives for a hassle-free year. In order to accomplish this, the scheme has proposed a number of policy changes and initiatives. Over the years, Nsfas has faced a number of challenges and backlash, particularly with regard … Read more
With the start of the 2023 academic year approaching, the National Financial Aid Scheme has promised students a delay-free year, as additional efforts to improve the funding model have been put in place. After several engagements with various stakeholders and visits to some of the Nsfas-funded student accommodation facilities, the financial aid provider noted … Read more
NSFAS Faces Challenges With Payment Of Student Allowances as its unable to pay student due to some reasons that will be explained as you read on. With the country’s economic challenges impacting citizens’ wallets, student financial aid schemes like the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are critical to easing the burden on students struggling … Read more