How to Apply for NSFAS – Are you aware that financial incapability is not a yardstick for not attending school or reaching any educational height you wish to in life?
Yes, this has been through many years since 1999. Some platforms take it as a responsibility to provide efficient for students financial aid. Covering both the poor, the middle class, and the high class in a class society.
This leaves every part or class of persons catered for. The need for education does not need to be emphasized as parents strive to make sure their child is educationally sound.
In a bit to facilitate the process governments of different states have provided free educational opportunities to students in primary, scholarships to students in secondary, and even the tertiary level.
This puts all hands on deck to see that education has reached every child to break the chain of illiteracy.
Are you interested in applying for the NSFAS in the 2024 session?, or do you wish to make enquires ?, we will be talking extensively on the NSFAS platform, how to apply, and the application checking status guide.
Overview of NSFAS
This is a private organization that is into the provision of financial aid to students from both poor and rich backgrounds. NSFAS is an acronym for the National Student’s Financial Aid Scheme. Their mission is solely based on three elements.
- Provision of financial aid to students who are eligible at public universities and TVET colleges
- Sort for eligible students and reimburse them through bursaries, and student loan
- They encourage and support access to success by training students in higher education from both the poor, average, and rich classes and families who are not or may not be able to afford financing education.
Additional Information
- They are accessible, transparent, affordable, reliable and authentic.
- Internally they have built a name, they have integrity, they are always accountable, and show respect to achieve innovation.
- The bursary given covers your Accommodation, transport, living allowances, book allowances, health care, and personal allowance both for university and TVET
Requirements for NSFAS Application
– NSFAS Application Required for 2024
- Birth certificate (age declaration or affidavit is not accepted by the organization)
- A printout of your Parent /guardian or spouse’s Identification card
- Financial proof( a copy of your income in the past year)
- A copy of the front and back page of your smart card
- SASSA grants are not required to bring proof of income.
- A valid phone number
- A valid email address
- Must show proof of being certified and recognized as a vulnerable child by the social development department(this should include your duly signed deceleration form and a consent form)
After getting your documents ready the next step is to get an account with the NSFAS. Without an account with them, you will not be able to apply.
Account opening with this organization is free. Also, it can be done online from the comfort of your home.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
- Students who are South African citizens
- Students who started studying before 2018
- Students with disability. (here household income should not be more than R600,000
- Students who after checking their combined household income is not more than R350,000 yearly
How to Create an NSFAS Account for Application
- Using your preferred browser, log on to https://my.nsfas.org.za/
- Fill in your first name as it appears on the Identification documents (ID)
- Enter your last name also as seen in your ID documents
- Input your Application ID number
- Input your Application email so you will be notified of updates
- In cases where you do not have a valid email address and you wish to create one, you can click https://mail.google.com/
- Type in your contact number
- Read the terms and conditions carefully to avoid mistakes and then click to show that you understand the terms and conditions
- Create a password
- Confirm your password to protect your account
- Fill out the reCAPTCHA to prove that you are not a robot
- After you have passed the reCAPTCHA Test you can now click on the Create Account button account
How to Apply for NSFAS in 2024 and How to Check NSFAS Application Status
- Using your preferred browser with an active data connection you should click on https://www.nsfas.org.za/
- Once the page is open you click on ‘myNSFAS”
- Tap on the register button to begin your registration process
- Carefully provide the relevant information and requested in the boxes (Avoid errors as they may lead to disqualification)
- Get verification and validation from NSFAS by checking the acceptance option
- Input your identification number (ID) in the exact way it appears on your valid means of identification
- Provide your contact which should be a valid one together with a valid email address
- Create a password (using keynotes and numeric letters that you will recall whenever you need to access your account)
- Scan and upload a copy of your ID document (the scanned copy should be clear within the stipulated size)
- Confirm the information written on the dashboard
- Click on the submit button
- Try accessing the OTP that is being sent to the phone number you used for registration
- You can also access the OTP through the email address you used for registration
- Copy the OTP and insert it in the box provided
- Click on submit.
- Once you have completed the process and submitted it you will receive a notification message that confirms your registration/creation of account.
- You can proceed to apply for the NSFAS online
The Online Application Process
- Visit the NYDA (National Youth Development Agency) or you can visit the Thusong center
- Create an account with the NSFAS
- Apply for the NSFAS
- Provide the documents that are required and also supporting documents
- Submit your application
Application Date for the NSFAS 2024
The date for the 2024 NSAFAS has not been announced by the organization’s management, however, interested candidates are reminded to continue to check in for the latest update.
The application for 2024 is not open yet. All students who applied or wished to apply are requested to apply and submit their application when the application form is out.
How to Check Your NSFAS Application Status
- Log on to your NSFAS account that you opened during registration before you were able to apply
- On your dashboard, your application status will be shown
- You can alliteratively check using the WhatsApp number +27 78 519 8006
- For persons who do not have internet accessible phone, you can use this USSD code: *120*67327#
Conclusion
This article gives a complete overview of the NSFAS, its requirements, and eligibility of NSFAS. It also covers the procedures of creating an account for the NSFAS, and how to apply for the NSFAS
For more information and inquiries you can visit the NSFAS official webpage at https://www.nsfas.org.za/
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eligible to Apply?
- Students who are South African citizens
- Students who started studying before 2018
- Students with disability. (here household income should not be more than R600,000
- Students who after checking their combined household income is not more than R350,000 yearly
What are the documents needed to apply
- Birth certificate (age declaration or affidavit is not accepted by the organization)
- A printout of your Parent /guardian or spouse’s Identification card
- Financial proof( a copy of your income in the past year)
- A copy of the front and back page of your smart card
- SASSA grants are not required to bring proof of income.
- A valid phone number
- A valid email address
How can I apply for NSFAS?
- Using your preferred browser with an active data connection you should click on https://www.nsfas.org.za/
- Once the page is open you click on ‘myNSFAS”
- Tap on the register button to begin your registration process
- Carefully provide the relevant information and requested in the boxes (Avoid errors as they may lead to disqualification)
- Get verification and validation from NSFAS by checking the acceptance option
- Input your identification number (ID) in the exact way it appears on your valid means of identification
- Provide your contact which should be a valid one together with a valid email address
- Create a password (using keynotes and numeric letters that you will recall whenever you need to access your account)
- Scan and upload a copy of your ID document (the scanned copy should be clear within the stipulated size)
- C on the dashboard
- Click on the submit button