My NSFAS Status

The investigation into NSFAS continues, now with the South African Union of Students joining the conversation. Around 40,000 students are suspected of receiving NSFAS funds they do not qualify for.

The Special Investigating Unit revealed that more than R5 Billion National Student Financial Aid Scheme money was possibly allocated to students who did not qualify for funding. The Scheme has since worked towards addressing this challenge.

Over the past few weeks, the country’s largest state-funded bursary scheme, NSFAS has been in the spotlight over its past student funding allocations. However, the scheme’s top officials have also been quick to point out its impact in expanding access to further education for aspiring underprivileged students. 

Over the past few months, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme has made a number of changes. This, according to the scheme, has been done as a response to complaints of allowance payment delays that have affected funded students nationwide.

Over the past few years, it has been the norm to see student protests in institutions across the country. Some of the issues complained about included student accommodation, and funding related issues.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme resorted to calling on private accommodation providers with the aim of resolving constant student housing challenges due to the shortage of beds. But now, the higher education sector is now faced with another threat to the stability of student accommodation.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is once again under fire for the latest revelation into mismanaged funds. The discovery came after an investigation was launched to look into the scheme's operations and to who funds are allocated.

When students track their NSFAS online application, it is important for them to know why they are stuck in a particular stage of the system. This will allow them to know what is the next step in the application process.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme more than one million applications from prospective bursary recipients, and approximately 300 000 applications were rejected. Rejected applicants were allowed to submit an appeal.

Thousands of students rely on funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to obtain tertiary education qualifications. The financial aid scheme's capacity to assist students will increase after an announcement from the Higher Education minister. 

Funding by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme has increased more than five-fold over the past few years and government has revealed plans that aim to improve the current funding model.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme supports thousands of deserving students on their tertiary education journey. These students receive several allowances that aim to cover costs associated with their studies.

Student debt is a challenge that has plagued South African students for decades, and each year it only seems to increase. This issue is placing a large strain on the South African economy and costing the Government and the Higher Education sector billions. 

Receiving NSFAS student funding has, for years, enabled underprivileged tertiary students to complete their studies. But the scheme also has measures in place to ensure that students can be funded in case they fail their chosen course.

Each year, thousands of students are accepted to receive funding from NSFAS. However, some students are turned away for not meeting the funding criteria.

Pre-2018, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme was a student loan that financially supported thousands of students in public institutions of higher education. Over the past few years, the Scheme has undergone significant changes.

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.

Tertiary education is a significant financial commitment and not being funded could often mean financial exclusion for many students every year. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme will hold a virtual briefing on Thursday, October 28 2021 to announce its funding plans for the 2022 academic year.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has warned students to be aware of fraudulent websites and social media platforms.