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In previous Nsfas funding application cycles, students complained about difficulties they faced while using the bursary scheme's systems. Necessary steps have been taken to improve the system.

At the start of the 2023 academic year, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme confirmed that it would no longer fund some qualifications. This led to rumours of two other qualifications being part of the list, however, this has been clarified by the bursary scheme.

The dilemma caused by South Africa's rising living standards has gotten significantly worse in recent years. As a result, this has raised questions as to whether the National Student Financial Aid Scheme will make any changes.  

Student funding applications for 2023 through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme are currently open and a considerable number of people have applied. However, some may think they have submitted their applications, only to have missed a few steps in the process.

A Cape Town based TVET college has found itself having to answer to the Special Investigating Unit. The unit, which looks into the misuse of state resources, among other things, has made some interesting findings since the start of its investigation.

With their 2023 application window currently open, applicants of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme appear to already be targeted by fraudsters. The bursary scheme is calling on all applicants to be alert when applying.

The current NSFAS monthly allowance is not enough to match the increasing standard of living according to some of its beneficiaries. The department has in turn had to clarify the reasons behind the current state of the bursary scheme's funding model.

Tertiary students who are currently funded by the NSFAS and have been experiencing allowance payment delays are about to breathe a sigh of relief. The bursary scheme has recently introduced an allowance payment method to fast-track the disbursement process.
 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme aims to ensure students have all they need to succeed at university. However, there is rising concern with the lack of available student accommodation facilities to house students.

The Nsfas government bursary scheme wants to ensure that only deserving students receive funding. This has not always been the case as some students fraudulently received money for the scheme.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) recently announced that their walk-in offices will be reopening to help assist students with enquiries about the financial aid scheme.

A Ministerial Task Team has made eighteen recommendations which they believe will improve student funding in South Africa. This serves as the backdrop of a growing demand for the funding of students in the country.

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) online applications have opened for the 2023 academic year for those who have ambitions to study at a public tertiary institution. But first they will have to first register on the myNsfas student portal.

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has issued a warning to all recipients or applicants of the R350 grant who do not have access to a smartphone. Beneficiaries have repeatedly complained about the Customer Care Unit in Mpumalanga for failing to process the EFT payment.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened it's application period for those looking for funding for the 2023 academic year. But when does that window of opportunity close? 

Applications for student funding by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are currently open and all qualifying applicants are encouraged to apply. Here is what you will need in the process of submitting your application.  
 

Earlier this week, applications for the government's tertiary education bursary scheme opened. However, an important announcement has been made for existing beneficiaries of the scheme.

Some big changes are underway regarding the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). These changes will be implemented to make it much simpler for applicants, especially as 2023 applications have just opened. 

South Africa’s government bursary scheme applications are now open to students around the country. It's important to note that some new bursary applicants may not qualify for funding based on their household income.

Students around South Africa can now apply for funding from the government bursary scheme. This comes after the higher education minister announced the opening of the official application period.