The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides the NSFAS bursary and NSFAS loan which offers to cover all a student needs. NSFAS applications for Trimester 3 are now open!
Academic calendars at TVET Colleges differ when compared to universities and other higher education institutions. This would then see NSFAS make different application periods available for TVET College students who are not doing year courses.
This NSFAS application period will close on 20 September, giving you just over two weeks to apply so hurry and apply before it’s too late and you miss out on this amazing opportunity.
NSFAS explained that these application periods were aligned closely to the academic calendar allowing students to apply for funding when they start their application. The financial aid scheme has also said students should apply for the relevant academic cycle which they intend to register in.
What You Need For Your NSFAS Application
For your NSFAS application, you will need your own cell phone number and email address and A copy of your ID or birth certificate. There are other documents as well but this depends on your circumstances.
How To Apply
This NSFAS application period is only for tvet college students so there are many different ways to submit your application such as at your TVET college bursary office, online using the NSFAS portal or at a NSFAS centre.
If you choose to apply online, you will have to use the NSFAS student portal called myNSFAS. Let’s go step by step.
How To Apply For NSFAS Online
First, you'll need to go to the NSFAS website and click on the 'myNSFAS' tab then you will need to create a myNSFAS account.
Then click on the 'APPLY' tab and complete the sections on the screen. After you’ve finished this, you must upload required supporting documents where applicable and then click on 'Submit' when you’re done.
NSFAS Status Check
Once you apply, you should regularly check your NSFAS status. To do this, go to myNSFAS and log in using your NSFAS login details. Once you are logged in, click on the "track funding progress" option. Your application status will be displayed on the screen.
