Frequently Asked Questions

Is NSFAS still a loan?

Posted on Author Comment(0)
Advertisements

ANSWER:

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government entity that falls under the Department of Higher Education and Training. NSFAS operated as a loan until December 2017 and since 2018, NSFAS has been a bursary scheme.
If you were
All students who received a NSFAS loan before the president’s announcement of free education in December 2017 need to repay the loan amount as per the signed loan agreement form.

Related Articles
Frequently Asked Questions

Do employers who are not registered with UIF qualify for the relief benefit?

Posted on Author

Advertisements Answer:  To date, more than 100,000 companies had applied to access UIF benefits and a total of R3.3 billion have been paid out. A further 59,000 applications have been processed and 10,000 had been rejected for various errors – one of which is that the business failed to register with the UIF before the 15th March […]
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age limit for NSFAS?

Posted on Author

Advertisements ANSWER: If you are under the age of 18 or if you are 18 and older and are STILL DEPENDENT on the household income of your parent or legal guardian, then this also applies to you. Certified copy of your latest academic transcript or exam results.
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check My SASSA balance?

Posted on Author

Advertisements Answer: If you have a SASSA card you can dial *120*3210# and follow the prompts – please avoid going to an ATM to check your balance.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *