NSFAS For Second Semester 2024

NSFAS For Second Semester 2024

Are you a South African student wondering if you can apply for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the second semester? Well, NSFAS accepts applications for the second semester.

NSFAS is a South African government-funded financial aid program that gives financial assistance to qualifying students to pay the costs of tuition, housing, and study materials. It is important in increasing higher education access and tackling the financial constraints that many students confront.

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NSFAS Second Semester Application Opening Date 2024

The application portal for NSFAS into the 2024 academic year opens on 17th July 31st July. Prospective applicants are advised to submit their applications before the closing date as NSFAS will not accept late applications. A completed application with supporting documents must be submitted during the application period.

Application Requirements For NSFAS 2024

Before you make an attempt to secure NSFAS funding for the second semester, it’s very important to understand the eligibility criteria. The general eligibility criteria are provided below;

Applicants Must be South African citizen / permanent resident
Applicants must have a Combined gross household income not exceeding 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

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Documents To Apply For NSFAS 2024

The following documents must be uploaded to support the application;

Copy of student ID / Birth certificate
Copy of parent/s or guardian/ spouse ID
Smart card: both sides of the card required
Proof of income (where applicable)
Persons living with disability (Disability Annexure A form)
An applicant who is recognised as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker
An applicant who has indicated that s/he has no family member details and or abridged birth certificate must complete the Declaration: Non-SASSA.

NSFAS Application Procedure 2024

Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS for 2024;

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’.

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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#

Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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