The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has issued a crucial reminder to all applicants: upload your required documents within 30 days of the request to avoid losing your funding.
NSFAS provides vital financial assistance to deserving South African students, covering tuition, registration fees, and essential living expenses like food and accommodation. To ensure smooth processing and continued support, it's imperative to submit all necessary documents within the specified timeframe.
Failure to comply with the 30-day deadline may result in your NSFAS application being declared invalid.
Your application would be regarded invalid should the thirty days to upload supporting documents lapse. We urge all applicants who have not yet submitted their outstanding documents to do so urgently.
How to Upload Your Documents
- Log in: Access your myNSFAS account.
- Locate: Find the "Document Upload" section.
- Prepare: Gather all required documents.
- Upload: Submit each document electronically.
- Confirm: Verify successful submission.
Which Documents are Required?
The specific documents vary based on individual circumstances. Common requirements may include:
- NSFAS Declaration Form: Completed by the student's school principal or a social worker.
- Orphan/Vulnerable Child Declaration Form: For applicants under 18 years.
- NSFAS Consent Form: Required for applicants and their parents/guardians.
- Guardianship Documents: Court-issued documents or NSFAS Declaration Form for non-court-appointed guardians.
- Disability Annexure Form: For students with disabilities, completed by a medical professional.
Sassa grant beneficiaries are exempt from submitting supporting documents.
Applicants can track their application status on the myNSFAS portal after submitting all documents.
