The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) received hundreds of thousands of applications for funding from students for the 2022 academic year.
More than 900 000 applications were received by the Scheme. The applications were received from students wanting to pursue academic qualifications from public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
However, some applications for funding were unsuccessful. If your application for funding was rejected by NSFAS, you have the right to appeal the rejection. This appeal must be done within 30 days of receiving your rejection message.
Some applicants have been rejected by NSFAS for funding but are unable to see the appeal tab.
Here’s what it means if you have no appeal tab
NSFAS explained that if the appeal tab is not visible, then you won't be able to appeal your rejection status.
They said, “If the Appeal tab is not visible it means that a student cannot appeal the funding decision”.
Here’s How To Appeal Your Nsfas Rejection Status
- Log into your ‘myNSFAS’ account on www.nsfas.org.za
- Click the ‘Track Funding Progress’ option
- Check the application progress tabs
- If your application status reflects an unsuccessful message, you may submit an appeal by clicking on the 'Submit Appeal Tab'
- You will then be able to see the reason why your application was unsuccessful
- You will then be able to choose an appeal reason and upload the required supporting documents.
