The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) recently opened applications for semester 2 bursaries specifically for students enrolled in approved programmes at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Students who applied can now check their NSFAS application status.
NSFAS provides comprehensive bursaries and student loans to deserving learners. This includes money for tuition and registration fees as well as several allowances for food, accommodation and learning materials.
Why a Separate Application Period?
TVET colleges often operate on different academic calendars compared to universities. To accommodate this difference, NSFAS offers dedicated application windows for TVET students, ensuring they can access funding for their specific semester start dates.
How To Check NSFAS Second Semester Application Status
To access your NSFAS application status on myNSFAS,
Step 1: Login on the myNSFAS student portal. This will be your main NSFAS login point on the NSFAS website.
Step 2: Enter your username and password on the NSFAS official website and then click SIGN IN!
Step 3: Click on Track Your Funding Progress to check the NSFAS application status.
When NSFAS Second Semester Applications Will Close
NSFAS Semester 2 applications will close on 26 July 2024. This means that there is still time to apply for NSFAS funding for students.
How To Apply For NSFAS
Step 1: Visit www.nsfas.org.za and click on the 'myNSFAS' tab.
Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account.
Step 3: Select the 'APPLY' tab and complete the necessary sections.
Step 4: Upload the required supporting documents.
Step 5: Click 'Submit'.
Eligibility Requirements For TVET College Students
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be registered or planning to register for a PLP, NC(V), or Report 191 program.
- Must comply with the N+Rule.
- Must not enrol in a qualification that duplicates previously state-funded learning.
- Must have a combined gross family income of up to R350,000 per annum for a bursary or up to R600,000 for an NSFAS loan.
Students are encouraged to apply before the NSFAS semester 2 application deadline to secure their NSFAS bursary
