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Top 5 questions asked by NSFAS students

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Do you need funding for your studies? The government has made financial aid available to students through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) but there are conditions for funding.

Many students find the NSFAS application process to be complicated and slow. To simplify the process we've shared the answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions from current and prospective NSFAS students.

NSFAS improving payment system for student allowances

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NSFAS beneficiary makes the most of free laptop

NSFAS N+2 rule still stands

Beware of NSFAS Scams

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NSFAS has warned young people to be wary of scams as the last minute rush to complete applications for NSFAS funding kicks in.  

More than 500 000 NSFAS Applications Received

NSFAS  received a record number of 543 268 first-time funding applications by the end of its application period on 30 November 2019.

NSFAS: How to Apply Online

If you're looking for financial aid for your tertiary education, you may be considering applying with NSFAS. Here's a guide on how to apply online at NSFAS.

No Registration Fees for NSFAS Students

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Minister, Blade Nzimande, says all NSFAS qualifying students do not have to pay upfront registration fees at universities or TVET colleges.

NSFAS: What is NSFAS?

If you’ve been looking for funding for your studies, you may have come across the the term NSFAS. You may be wondering: what is NSFAS? Let’s take a look at what NSFAS is and what it can do for you.

NSFAS Denies Losing 100 000 Documents and Denying Funding

NSFAS management have denied weekend media reports that they have put the funding of 100 000 young people at jeopardy by losing the supporting documents for their bursary applications.

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