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URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT: The deadline for NSFAS 2022 applications has been extended to Friday, January 21, 2022. The previous deadline was Friday, January 07, 2022.
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This year the NSFAS application cycle will run for a period of four months starting from today August 03, 2020, with the closing date being November 30, 2020.
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NSFAS STATEMENT OF ALLEGATIONS OF R5BILL PAYMENT. NSFAS became aware of a trend on social media alleging the scheme had paid R5bill into a student’s account.This allegation is not true, & we can confirm that NSFAS did not make any payment amounting to R5 billion to any student.
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NSFAS RELEASES THE 2022 FUNDING LISTS FOR NSFAS ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
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All NSFAS students continued to receive allowances during this period.
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NSFAS Statement: NSFAS notes the factually incorrect post, stating that students who receive the R350 relief grant do not qualify for NSFAS funding. We would like to clarify that applicants with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per year do not qualify for funding
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We have noted with concern incorrect information that NSFAS will open for funding applications effective from 03 January 2018. We would like to announce that this information did not come from NSFAS. Applications for 2018 funding opened on 01 Aug and closed on 30 Nov 2017.
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SCAM ALERT!! Attention NSFAS Applicants. There are individuals posing as NSFAS and NYDA agents charging applicants to fast track their applications. These fraudsters are not employed by NSFAS or NYDA.
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NSFAS STATEMENT ON UNFUNDING OF STUDENTS
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It’s important to ensure that students receive their allowances during the Covid-19 pandemic So that they can sustain themselves, continue with academic activities online, as well as to pay for learning materials.
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To all myNSFAS Portal Users
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NSFAS is working on a banking model that will eliminate all intermediaries in the disbursement value chain and facilitate direct deposits from NSFAS into student bank accounts.
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"NSFAS funding for all students will continue while the academic year is underway" Dr Blade Nzimande #Covid19SA
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NSFAS funding covers the cost of registration, tuition and allowance for food, learning material, personal care and accommodation or transport. Apply for NSFAS funding today and let us take care of all your financial stress as you focus on your studies.
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Once you are approved for NSFAS funding, the funding covers you until you complete your qualification; provided you continue to meet the academic criteria. You just need to focus on studying and passing your modules to secure your continued funding. #NSFAS2021
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NSFAS pays the registration fees for NSFAS approved students. Should a NSFAS funded student pay a registration fee, NSFAS will not reimburse the student.
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NSFAS FUNDED STUDENTS CAN NOW ORDER LATOPS ONLINE
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"I am pleased to announce that the #NSFAS2022 applications will open on Tuesday 2 November 2021 and close 7 January 2022" Minister Nzimande #NSFAS2022 #NSFASFunding
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Fake News Alert: No late applications will be accepted
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Reminder to all NSFAS Applicants
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NSFAS PREPARES TO OPEN THE 2022 APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENT FUNDING
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Hello Fam. NSFAS will no longer be communicating directly with students via SMS during the 2019 academic year, with immediate effect, and advises students to only use the myNSFAS Online Self-Service Portal to view application status or any other information relating to funding.
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If you have received communication stating that your #nsfas2020 application is successful, you will need to register at a public institution for an approved DHET course. NSFAS will pay your registration fee.
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STATEMENT ON THE PROPOSED NSFAS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND CONDITIONS FOR FINANCIAL AID
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NSFAS CONDEMNS THE USE OF ITS NAME BY EUROPA LOUNGE TO PROMOTE THE DESPICABLE USE OF NSFAS ALLOWANCES
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All new first-year students with a family income below R350 000 pa at universities and TVET colleges in the 2018 academic year will be funded for the full cost of study. This then will be rolled out in subsequent years until all years of study are covered. #BudgetSpeech2018
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Once you are approved for NSFAS funding, the funding covers you until you complete your qualification; provided you continue to meet the academic criteria. You just need to focus on studying and passing your modules to secure your continued funding. #NSFAS2021
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The process around the distribution of laptops is yet to be finalized. NSFAS together with DHET are working through the processes of allocations. Please monitor our website and social media platforms for updates #day54oflockdown
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Good Evening NSFAS is pleased to inform you that the myNSFAS portal is up and running. You can now log onto your myNSFAS account to track your application status, submit an appeal if your application is unsuccessful or view any updates related to your applications or funding
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NSFAS deposits funds to pay allowances for university students directly into the institutions’ bank accounts by the 25th of each month. If you have not received your allowances, please contact the Financial Aid Office on campus to enquire about your allowances.
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If you are currently funded by NSFAS, you do not need to apply for 2021 funding.
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Reminder that Application dates for the 2022 academic year have not been announced. We advise prospective applicants to monitor our website and social media pages for official updates regarding the opening of applications.
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Reminder: #NSFAS Students do not pay for registration fee. NSFAS will pay registration together with your fees. Should you pay registration fee, NSFAS will not reimburse you
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In the week starting April 20, NSFAS will distribute April 2020 allowances, based on actual registration data received to 376,659 university students, and 202,681 TVET college students.
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Applications for 2021 funding will be done online via myNSFAS portal as per previous years.
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NSFAS is pleased to announce that the funding eligibility decisions for new students will be released on 12 March 2021. Students can now check the myNSFAS portal to track their funding status. Go to , click myNSFAS & log into your myNSFAS account. #NSFAS2021
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Our 2019 applications opens midnight! Each applicant to NSFAS is considered with great care and put enormous care into evaluating every application. #NSFAS #applynow #NSFAS2019
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Good morning Mzansi, if you planning to enrol at a public TVET college in 2021, it is important that you open a bank account in preparation for the role out of allowances through bank accounts.
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Reminder that Application dates for the 2022 academic year have not been announced. We advise prospective applicants to monitor our website and social media pages for official updates regarding the opening of applications.
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Provisionally funded means that you are approved for NSFAS funding. Once the university or TVET college you are registered at submits your academic registration to NSFAS, payment will be made. Please proceed and register at a public institution for a NSFAS funded course. #NSFAS
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The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor is pleased to announce that the 2019 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) applications for new applicants will be opened on Monday, 03rd September 2018. #NSFAS2019 #NSFAS @kagishor
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NSFAS is aware of the challenges on the myNSFAS portal. Our technicians are working on resolving this problem. This will be resolved as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
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STATUS UPDATE ON NSFAS 2021 NEW APPLICATIONS
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NSFAS RELEASES FUNDS TO INSTITUTIONS BASED ON REGISTRATION RECORDS RECEIVED #NSFAS2022
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Get your certified supporting documents ready.
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A total of 5000 students who were funded for the 2020 academic year have been recently unfunded. A recent financial information obtained from SARS has revealed that these students declared total household family income was above the R350 000 threshold.
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NSFAS Appeals 2022 are officially open
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Good day fam,NSFAS has made payments to institutions for allowances of first year and returning students who qualify for NSFAS funding.Some of u have started receiving messages with details regarding these allowances.Have a productive week and stay safe in and around campus! 😀
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For the 2021 academic year NSFAS will be migrating students from all TVET colleges, who receive their allowances through NSFAS Wallet and institutional disbursement services, to a direct payment system which will see students receive allowances directly into their bank accounts.
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Who qualifies to receive a laptop from NSFAS/DHET? NSFAS funded students registered for the 2020 academic year at public university or TVET college, and have signed the terms and conditions that come with the laptop
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NSFAS CEO Steven Zwane, giving detailed explanation on how the fee-free education will be implemented by NSFAS.
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CIRCULAR ON 2021 ALLOWANCES AND APPEALS FAKE NEWS
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CLARIFICATION ON DHET QUALIFICATION ISSUE
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NSFAS will not be re-opening 2018 funding applications, but will work with institutions of higher learning to assist with funding decisions for students who have applied for academic spaces without having applied for NSFAS funding and others.
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Reminder that Application dates for the 2022 academic year have not been announced. We advise prospective applicants to monitor our website and social media pages for official updates regarding the opening of applications.
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Welcome to 2021 Mzansi
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Friday kuzoba lit for NSFAS student in Universities! NSFAS will be making the first payment of allowances through the #NSFASBankAccount this Friday, 30 June 2023.
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NSFAS Applications have now opened for the 2018 academic year #NSFAS2018
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To all NSFAS 2018 funding applicants. NSFAS has started sending out SMS messages with your application results to the number you provided during your application.If you haven't received any message,don't panic as we will be continuously sending them out to all who applied.
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NSFAS approved 4,980 appeals from first time entry applicants, and approved 14,117 of returning student appeals as recommended by the institutions.
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National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to take the high costs of student accommodation to the Competition Commission.
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Reminder that Application dates for the 2022 academic year have not been announced. We advise prospective applicants to monitor our website and social media pages for official updates regarding the opening of applications. #NSFAS2022
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To all NSFAS 2018 funding applicants.Please note NSFAS has started sending out SMS messages with your application results to the number you provided during your application.If you haven't received any message,don't panic,we will be continuously sending them out to all who applied
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Once you are approved for NSFAS funding, the funding covers you until you complete your qualification; provided you continue to meet the academic criteria. You just need to focus on studying and passing your modules to secure your continued funding. #NSFAS2021
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We encourage all applicants to log in and ensure that their applications have been successfully submitted. #NSFAS2023
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SCAM ALERT NSFAS has been notified of a scammer who is defrauding students of their allowances by asking students for their NSFAS account details . If you receive calls from 071 865 9928 or emails from unisavolt @gmail .com, please do not share your details and report immediately.
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FAKE NEWS ALERT!! You are NOT required to reapply if: 1. You applied for #NSFAS2021 funding during August 2020 & November 2020. 2. You are currently funded for NSFAS in 2020 & you will be continuing your undergrad qualification in 2021.
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UNISA Students listen up! You will receive funding for: • Tuition • Books (subject to the number of modules registered) • Personal care allowance #NSFAS2022 #GetYourShot
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Not even the national lockdown can stop NSFAS from doing what it does best, serving the students. The NSFAS team are hard at work to ensure that services reach students daily and that they are assisted with queries. #Covid_19SA
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If you have received communication stating that your #nsfas2020 application is successful, you will need to register at a public institution for an approved DHET course. NSFAS will pay your registration fee.
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NSFAS has noted official confirmation that the student actually spent R818 000 of the R14 million. NSFAS will await a full report from WSU.
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Application dates for the 2022 academic year have not been announced. We advise prospective applicants to monitor our website and social media pages for official updates regarding the opening of applications.
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Our #WCW this week goes to Caster Semenya. Apart from collecting a lot of medals as an athlete, she has completed a Diploma in Sports Science at North West University which she graduated for in March. She has proved that education remains key regardless of what talents one has.
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Ready! Set! Go! Morning fam. NSFAS 2019 applications are open. You can now apply at home, through any internet facilities or via cellphones from 03 September 2018. Please remember to attach all your supporting documents.
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Did you know? If you are currently funded by NSFAS, you do not need to apply for 2021 funding. #NSFAS2021
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Owing the institution or not!!! Must have access to Academic Records and Examination Results. #BackToCampus2020
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Happy Friday Mzansi! If you are currently funded by NSFAS, you do not need to apply for 2021 funding.
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Did you know? Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, NSFAS has removed the requirement for documents to be certified making it that much easier for you to apply for #NSFAS2021 visit to apply now.
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Universities extend 2021 registration period | eNCA
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If you are currently funded by NSFAS, you do not need to apply for 2021 funding. #KeepingUpWithNSFAS
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Remember, never share your personal information or your myNSFAS login details with anyone. Students are urged to only make use of the correct NSFAS website:
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For the 2021 academic year NSFAS will be migrating students from all TVET colleges, who receive their allowances through NSFAS Wallet and institutional disbursement services, to a direct payment system which will see students receive allowances directly into their bank accounts.
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Students who are approved for NSFAS funding, must register at a public university or TVET college during the year they are funded for. Students must register for a NSFAS funded qualification. #nsfas2021
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NSFAS STATEMENT ON UPDATES ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
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Attention NSFAS students! NSFAS agents will be at your institution to assist with signing of all pending agreements. Please note that you need to sign your agreements in order to receive your allowances and tuition. Consult your financial aid office for more information
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NSFAS Online Applications
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Good morning Mzansi Check out this poster to find out more about how to submit an appeal
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NSFAS pays the registration fees for NSFAS approved students. Should a NSFAS funded student pay a registration fee, NSFAS will not reimburse the student.
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Good morning Mzansi Stay connected to us by folllowing us on our social media platforms. Check out this poster for more information
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The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, officially opened the NSFAS 2021 Application cycle, on the 3rd August 2020.
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Congratulations to the Grade 12 Class of 2021, we are so proud of your achievements so far. To those who did not make it, do not give up there is always opportunity to try again. #Classof2021
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Applicants who wish to appeal have 30 days to submit their appeal upon receiving the unsuccessful status. We apologise for the inconvenience caused during this period. Keep visiting our platforms for more information on Appeals.
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The closing date for the submission of appeals by both new and continuing students has been extended to March 15, 2020.
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NSFAS Board Chairperson, Mr Ernest Khosa accompanied by the NSFAS board members visited Europa Lounge to discuss the disturbing advertising stunt by the establishment. Check out the video to hear what the Chairperson had to say regarding the advert. #NSFAS2023
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On allowance payments: “The payment of allowances will be made directly into the students’ NSFAS bank account and NSFAS funded students are required to complete the NSFAS direct payment onboarding process to prepare for the payment of allowances into their account” #NSFAS2023
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Please note that NSFAS funding applications for the 2022 academic year are NOT open yet. We are finalising relevant upgrades to our systems to ensure a smooth application experience for you.
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NSFAS is now available on WhatsApp and through USSD to it easier for our students to get updates. Check out this poster for more information on how you can stay in touch via WhatsApp #NSFAS2023
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