Does the NSFAS funding cover short courses at universities?
No. NSFAS funding covers approved funded programmes at universities which are all undergraduate whole qualifications i.e. degree and diploma.
Do my documents need to be certified?
No. NSFAS has removed the requirement for documents to be certified.
How do I reset my cellphone number – in case I lose my phone? Will sim swap work?
To update your cellphone number or email address, log on to your myNSFAS account using your Username (email address) and password. Once you have logged in click Personal Details on the top of your screen. You will then be able to update your cellphone number and email address.
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Do my documents need to be certified?
No. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, NSFAS has removed the requirement for documents to be certified.
for University Students
for TVET Students
What does the nsfas bursary cover for university applicants?
Amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.
UNIVERSITY
Accommodation
As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from institution) R7 500 per annum
Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum for students in catered residences
What does the nsfas bursary cover for tvet applicants?
Amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.
- Accommodation in an urban area R24,000 per annum
- Accommodation in an peri-urban area R18,900 per annum
- Accommodation in an rural area R15,750 per annum
- Transport (up to 40 km from institution) R7,350 per annum
- Transport R7000 per annum
- Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum
for University Students
for TVET Students
Who can appeal nsfas rejection?
A student whose application for financial aid is rejected, or the financial aid for a continuing student is withdrawn , may lodge an appeal with the NSFAS.
- The appeal decisions are subject to budget availability.
- Appeals will only be considered for students who has applied to NSFAS for Financial Aid.
Who cannot appeal nsfas rejection?
Students are not permitted to appeal if they:
- Are registered for a qualification that NSFAS does not fund;
- They have reached N+2 (or N+3 in the case of students with disabilities).
- The student is a gap year student who NSFAS previously denied financial aid to because s/he did not meet the academic eligibility criteria.
- The institution has not submitted their registration record to NSFAS or has submitted an incorrect registration record such enquiries should be directed to the institution.
for University Students
for TVET Students