In every funding cycle, students who have been assessed as unsuccessful by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme get an opportunity to lodge an appeal disputing the decision. However, many students have experienced difficulties navigating the appeals system. The bursary scheme allows students to lodge appeals within 30 days of having been assessed as unsuccessful. … Read more
The National General Council has decided that for 2023, amendments will be made to Nsfas guidelines, with a particular focus on the allowances students are receiving. The South African Union of Students (SAUS) convened the 8th National General Council at the University of Mpumalanga from 10 to 13 November 2022. It was at this meeting that … Read more
This is a step-by-step guide on how to activate NSFAS Mastercard For your NSFAS Allowances. So if you’re looking for a way to activate your NSFAS Mastercard, then you’re in the right. Read through for comprehensive information on how to Activate NSFAS Mastercard and how to change your NSFAS Mastercard PIN. NSFAS has introduced a … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has introduced a new student payment method. The NSFAS wallet is getting a revamp, and instead, a NSFAS Mastercard will be the new way forward. Here is everything you need to know. NSFAS has partnered with Tenet Technology, eZaga, coinvest and norraco to provide students with a Mastercard to receive their monthly … Read more
Many NSFAS applicants may wonder if the bursary scheme will be accepting late applications. Here’s more details on this. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government bursary scheme that funds thousands of disadvantaged South Africans who are pursuing their studies at a public university or TVET college. Applications for NSFAS funding for … Read more
NSFAS opened applications for bursaries on 28 September 2022. Before applying, it’s good to know exactly which documents will be required when you apply. In this article, you will see the list of Documents you need for your NSFAS 2023 Application. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) may need additional information from you to process … Read more
If you have submitted a NSFAS application and received an “Applicant Is Deceased” status, on this page, you will see what Applicant Is Deceased’ NSFAS Status Means and how to correct it. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides bursaries to students from poor and working-class backgrounds, which allows them to obtain tertiary education … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is discussing whether bursary allowances should be increased. Here are the allowances which are currently distributed to students. According to NSFAS, allowances are subject to annual increases determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). NSFAS is currently looking to increase the allowance amounts. The organisation has been engaging … Read more
Student funding applications for 2023 through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Website are currently open and a considerable number of people have applied. However, some may think they have submitted their applications, only to have missed a few steps in the process. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has already received thousands of … Read more
NSFAS has recently officially opened funding applications for the next academic year. The bursary scheme will require a few things from applicants. The National Student Financial Aid Student (NSFAS) opened its funding application window on 28 September 2022 and will close applications on 31 January 2023. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Minister … Read more