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NSFAS stands for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
NSFAS is responsible for offering bursaries to students who come from poor and working class backgrounds.
Who qualifies for NSFAS funding?
- 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
These bursaries cover registration and tuition and students will also be given NSFAS allowances for learning materials, books, accommodation, transport, meals and other living costs.
To find out more about NSFAS, click here.
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