NSFAS And Unisa

NSFAS And Unisa

Are you a South African student who wishes to further your education at Unisa but is concerned about the financial challenges? Fortunately, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and the University of South Africa (UNISA) provide alternatives to help you realize your academic goals. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, or NSFAS, is a South African government project that provides financial aid to qualified students.

READ: NSFAS Unisa Allowances 2024

What is UNISA?

The University of South Africa, often known as UNISA, is Africa’s biggest open-distance learning university. UNISA’s innovative educational method allows students to study remotely, with a large selection of undergraduate and postgraduate programs catering to a variety of fields of study.

UNISA NSFAS Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for NSFAS funding at UNISA, applicants have to meet specific requirements. These conditions are subject to change and may alter depending on available funds and government policy at the time of application. The general qualifying requirements for NSFAS are as follows:

• South African citizenship or permanent residency.
• Applicants must be applying for undergraduate or postgraduate studies at UNISA.
• Household income must fall below a certain threshold to demonstrate financial need.
• First-time entering students must be under the age of 35.
• Returning students must have passed at least 50% of their modules in the previous academic year.
• Automatically, students who are disabled and students who are beneficiaries of social grants meet the qualifications for NSFAS funding in 2024.

READ: What Does NSFAS Cover For Unisa Students

How To Apply For NSFAS At Unisa

Follow the step-by-step guide below to apply for NSFAS;

• Visit the official website of NSFAS at. www.nsfas.org.za and look for the tab “MyNSFAS” and click it
• Create an account. You must provide the following information when creating an account: username, password, ID number, cellphone number, and email address.
• Click the apply tab and answer the question
• You will have to upload documents
• Submit your application before the closing date.
• A confirmation SMS will be sent to you.

READ: NSFAS Unisa Second Semester 2024

Contact NSFAS

We are available to assist through the following channels:

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

NSFAS and UNISA provide important assistance to South African students attempting to overcome financial barriers in order to pursue higher education. NSFAS provides financial aid, whereas the university offers flexible, high-quality education through its online learning platform. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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