NSFAS provides comprehensive bursaries and student loans to deserving students enrolled in approved courses at universities and TVET colleges. Fortunately, NSFAS provides a straightforward online tracking system. This service allows applicants to easily monitor their application's progress using their ID number.
The myNSFAS portal is central to the entire NSFAS process. It's where students apply for funding, check their application status, monitor allowance payments, and even apply for accommodation. Checking your application status is a crucial step after submitting your application.
How to Check Your NSFAS Status
Checking your NSFAS application status is a simple process. First, log in to the myNSFAS student portal. This is your primary NSFAS login point. You'll need to enter your ID number. Next, enter your password and click "Sign In". Finally, click on "Track Your Funding Progress" to view your application status.
Understanding Your NSFAS Application Status
The NSFAS application process involves several stages. "Application Submitted" confirms receipt of your application. "Application in Progress" means your application is under review. This stage involves verifying student type, Sassa indicator, disability indicator, application type, and Department of Home Affairs relationships.
Verification checks for unverified parent/spouse/guardian details, the NSFAS Consent Form, Disability Annexure, and Orphan/Vulnerable Child Form. Possible case statuses include "Awaiting Verification", "Awaiting Documents", "Verification Completed", and "Case Closed" (if no documents are provided within 30 days).
"Requesting Financial and Academic Data" indicates NSFAS is awaiting data to assess your eligibility. "Assessing Financial Eligibility" involves checking income thresholds using SARS data, exceptions data, credit bureau data, and declared household income data. "Awaiting Academic Results" means NSFAS is waiting for your academic results. "Assessing Academic Eligibility" evaluates your academic record against NSFAS criteria.
"Duplicate" signifies a duplicate application. "Funded subject to registration and availability of funds" means you've met the criteria and funding is pending registration and fund availability. "Registration Received" confirms your registration has been received from your institution. "Cancelled Application" means you have withdrawn your application. "Rejected" means your application did not meet NSFAS criteria.
What NSFAS Covers
NSFAS bursaries cover tuition and registration fees. They also provide allowances for food, accommodation, and learning materials.
