I was funded by NSFAS in the past, but dropped out in 2016 due to not meeting the academic requirements. I returned to the university in 2017 and paid my own fees through financial assistance from other sources. I meet the academic requirements to continue in 2018. Will I be funded by NSFAS?
Yes, your NSFAS funding will be reinstated based on meeting the academic requirements.
This is in line with NSFAS rules.
Your funding in 2018 will be a bursary and not a loan.
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I come from a family with a gross annual household income below R122 000. I was registered in a previous academic year at a university and dropped out due to financial constraints. Will I qualify for funding to return to university to complete my qualification?
Yes, you will qualify to be funded, provided you meet the NSFAS academic progression criteria, have applied to NSFAS for funding before 30 November 2017, and come from a family with a gross annual income of up to R122 000.
I graduated in 2016 and have NSFAS debt. Will my NSFAS debt be written off or converted into a grant?
Your situation will be dealt with as part of the process described in question 2.
I am a continuing NSFAS qualifying student in 2018 and have university debt. Can I apply to NSFAS for a grant to settle my university debt?
Your university debt will be dealt with as part of the process described in question 2.
