Is NSFAS Open For Late Applications 2024

Is NSFAS Open For Late Applications 2024

NSFAS will not accept late applications for the 2024 academic year, therefore prospective applicants are advised to submit their applications before the closing date. The applications portal for NSFAS for the 2024 academic year is open and accepting applications from interested and eligible students of South Africa.

APPLY NOW and enjoy financial assistance for your undergraduate students at any accredited public institution of higher education. To apply for NSFAS, complete the application form during the application period and be a part of the scheme.

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NSFAS Application opening Date 2024

The applications portal of NSFAS opens on September 28 for applications from interested students and closes on January 31, therefore eligible students are advised to submit the applications before the deadline as NSFAS will not accept late applications for the 2024 academic year.

NSFAS Eligibility Requirements For Application 2024

To be eligible for NSFAS, you must meet the below criteria;

Must be a South African citizen / permanent resident
Combined gross household income should not exceed R350 000 per annum
Combined gross household income (persons living with disabilities) should not exceed R600 000 per annum
SASSA recipients automatically qualify for financial eligibility
Must have email and cell phone number.

How To Apply For NSFAS 2024

Follow the guide below to apply online for NSFAS;

Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
Create a myNSFAS account
Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen
Upload required supporting documents where applicable
Click on ‘Submit’.

Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS 2024

All applicants must provide;

a copy of their ID. A temporary ID issued by the Department of Home Affairs will be accepted.
Non-SASSA applicants must provide ID copies of parent/s, legal guardian/guardian or spouse.
Smart ID cards: a copy with both sides of the smart ID must be provided.
Proof of income: applicant and/or parents/legal guardian/spouse (where applicable (non-SASSA) should provide the latest payslip not older than 3 months, UIF letter, appointment letter, retrenchment letter (applicant and/or parent(s), legal guardian/spouse)
Passports/Driver’s licenses will not be accepted as proof of ID.

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NSFAS Appeal 2024

An NSFAS appeal is a formal request by a student for NSFAS to reconsider a financial assistance decision. This appeals procedure is intended to address circumstances in which students think they have been wrongfully denied assistance or require changes to their current financial aid package. NSFAS appeals are frequently made for a variety of reasons, such as alterations in financial situation, mistakes in the documentation, or the conviction that the first judgment was made in error.

Who Can Appeal For NSFAS 2024?

If a student’s financial aid application is denied or financial aid for a continuing student is removed, he or she can submit an appeal with the NSFAS.

The appeal judgments are subject to budgetary constraints.
Appeals will only be entertained for students who have applied for financial aid through NSFAS.

Who Cannot Appeal For NSFAS 2024?

Students cannot submit an appeal if they:

Are registered for a qualification that NSFAS does not sponsor;
They have completed N+2 (or N+3 in the case of disabled students).
The student is a gap year student who was previously refused financial aid by NSFAS due to academic qualifying criterion violations.
Inquiries should be made to the institution if they have not submitted their registration record to NSFAS or if they have submitted an inaccurate registration record.

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Contact NSFAS

Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Twitter: @myNSFAS
Instagram: @myNSFAS
WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
USSD:*120*67327#

The NSFAS application deadline is strict and late submissions are often not accepted. However, regulations and deadlines are subject to change, so it’s critical to get the most up-to-date information from NSFAS via their official website, social media platforms, or by contacting them directly. To avoid missing out on prospective funding possibilities for 2024, prepare ahead, gather all required documentation, and submit your application within the given dates if NSFAS issues a call for applications. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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