NSFAS

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande says that the government is working towards providing support to higher education students who find themselves in the "missing middle" income bracket. 

As NSFAS Applications open soon, they have warned the public about disinformation and bogus websites that are aimed at defrauding students.

NSFAS has recently had to clear the air as fake messages have been circulating concerning what they offer students. This comes as everyone awaits an announcement from NSFAS about 2022 bursary applications.

A bunch of us are patiently waiting for NSFAS to announce when their 2022 applications will open. Now, the financial aid scheme has given us some insight into why we are seeing this delay.

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent announcement that the country would be moving Level 1 lockdown restrictions. NSFAS has said that it will be opening the Walk-in centres at its Cape Town offices today.  

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme provides fully subsidised, free higher education and training for poor and working class South Africans. So does NSFAS fund NC(V) courses? Keep reading to find out. 

With the education sector is in dire need of educators to accommodate the high volume of South African students, the need for qualified educators is paramount. In South Africa, there are a number of bursary funds available to support students who would like to enter the education sector.

NSFAS CEO, Andile Nongongo has unpacked the significance of the first unqualified clean audit received by the institution since 2017. Nongogo was appointed by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande, as the  NSFAS Chief Executive Officer in November 2020. 

NSFAS has received an unqualified audit opinion with findings from the Auditor General of South Africa. The NSFAS Chairperson also spoke on the audit as well as what it meant for NSFAS 2022 funding.

The National Student Financial Aid has advised students to be aware that it has not yet opened its applications for the 2022 academic year.

A National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) is an undergraduate qualification delivered under the support of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations and the Department of Higher Education and Training. Read further to learn if NSFAS funds NATED courses. 

NSFAS provides higher education funding to students from poor and working-class families who would otherwise not afford to study. You have come to the right place to learn more about whether NSFAS funds diploma courses. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is the means through which the government provides financial support to underprivileged students who are enrolled at public universities and TVET colleges. But how do you contact them in order to access their services? Read more to find out.

The last year and a half have undoubtedly been tough on the average university student, and it has been during this period, more than ever, when support from university administrators has been of utmost importance. However, speaking to university students, it has been revealed that university administrators have not been as helpful in these uncertain times as students have required them to be, especially with regards to financial aid.

Today is the last day for NSFAS Last Chance applications to be submitted for 2021 funding. NSFAS opening up this funding window was the first time in NSFAS history that this was being done.

NSFAS will close their application period for 2021 funding tomorrow which was open for three weeks. This is geared towards students who are currently studying and qualify for NSFAS but don't have any financial aid.

NSFAS applications usually open in September every year which would lead to many students assuming that applications are now open. NSFAS has now addressed this.

NSFAS has opened up a funding window for students who are registered for 2021 and have no funding. This will cover their 2021 studies.

Are you wondering which colleges in South Africa offer NSFAS? Find out below. Get funding for your education today!

NSFAS wallet is used by TVET College students to manage their NSFAS allowances. Here's a guide on how to check your NSFAS Wallet balance.