The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) confirms that online applications for 2024 academic year have not yet opened.
The statement has been released by NSFAS to notify students that the funding applications have not yet open. Social media has been the source of these erroneous messages.
NSFAS Confirms That Applications For 2024 Have Not Yet Opened
NSFAS said:
”Please note that NSFAS funding applications for the 2024 academic year are NOT open yet as per the current messages being circulated on social media. We encourage applicants to check our official social media platforms for the 2024 applications opening dates.”
Who is eligible for funding from NSFAS?
- All South African citizens
- All SASSA grant recipients qualifies for funding
- Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
- Person with disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
- Students who started studying before 2018 whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.
What exactly does the bursary cover?
Accommodation, living allowance, transportation, and learning materials amounts must be in accordance with the most recent DHET criteria.
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
TVET
- 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
How To Apply For NSFAS Bursary
- 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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