NSFAS

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NSFAS

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is a South African government student financial aid scheme which provides financial aid to undergraduate students to help pay for the cost of their tertiary education after finishing high school. It is funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training. 

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Is NSFAS application for 2024 open?

The 2024 NSFAS applications are set to open in November 2023 and will close at the end of January 2024. This is great news for students who are looking to apply to college or university in 2024, but who are otherwise unable to afford it.

Is NSFAS still paying?

Owing to phishing threats, NSFAS had to put in place additional security measures to protect the system from potential fraudsters. As a result, the system upgrade caused delays in disbursing funds to universities. However, NSFAS is still on track to disburse allowances to students on the 1st of November 2023.

What are requirements for NSFAS?

Your proof of income or 1 year’s IRP5 (if applicable) 5. Your parents, guardian or spouse’s proof of income 6. If you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required 7. Applicants with a disability must submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form.

What does NSFAS stand for?

National Student Financial Aid Scheme

National Student Financial Aid Scheme. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is the government student bursary and loan scheme that receives its funding budget from, and reports to the Department of Higher Education and Training.


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