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Many students around the country have not yet received their monthly allowances from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Here's how to update your cell phone number to ensure you get your money.

Supporters of Sibongile Mani have received new hope after a recent court decision, which could result in the former Walter Sisulu University (WSU) student being freed from prison.

Funding is often the main barrier for thousands of individuals wanting to obtain a tertiary education. Several funding schemes look to remove this barrier and help thousands of students realise their dreams.

It is estimated that Universities are owed around R16.5 billion by students. This historic debt not only affects universities, but also the students who owe the money.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) ensures that the financial cost of tertiary education does not prevent deserving students from achieving their academic goals.

With the academic year well and truly underway, many students will need to purchase essential supplies to aid their learning and ensure their academic success.

Many students in South Africa can’t afford to pay for tertiary education and will rely on funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
 

Bursaries from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) help millions of South Africans achieve their post-school academic goals. However, some applicants have not seen a change in their funding status after submitting an appeal. 

When applications closed earlier this year, it was revealed that 900 000 applications for funding were received by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas).

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that it has released funding for the 2022 academic year to institutions around the country. 

Funding your tertiary education can be challenging, but the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) aims to provide financial support to students who are in need. If you're a TVET college student, here's how NSFAS funding works. 

The National Student Financial Scheme has distanced itself from the prosecution of Sibongile Mani, the so-called millionaire student who was sentenced to five years behind bars after being convicted of fraud.

A student from Walter Sisulu University has been sentenced to five years in jail after spending money from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) that was erroneously deposited into her bank account. 

A new partnership could see fewer postgraduate students slipping through the cracks. This is thanks to an initiative which aims to create a seamless funding transition for students.

The 2022 academic year is in full swing as students around the country are getting to grips with new concepts, attending lectures, and submitting assignments. 

Not having access to your National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowance could leave students without the ability to purchase essential needs to ensure they can focus on their work at a university or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college.

As students navigate life at tertiary education institutions, not having access to money for essentials could take their focus away from education.

Despite an injection of funds from the National Treasury, The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) is requesting financial assistance from the private sector.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) have opened their brand new walk-in centre in Cape Town to assist students. 

The cost of tertiary education is a barrier between many students and their academic goals. However, this latest announcement will put many students' minds at ease and allow them to focus on their education.