How Many Qualifications Does Nsfas Fund In 2023

How Many Second Qualifications Does Nsfas Fund In 2023

NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges but come from a family with an income of R350 000 or less.

One student will be funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for one qualification at one institution during a specific academic year. NSFAS provides funding for postgraduate students who are reading for a second degree. NSFAS support for second qualifications, however, is only available for a few particular programmes.

If you want to be funded by Nsfas in the year 2023 in pursuing a qualification of your choice, you must enrol in any of the public Tvet Colleges or Universities of South Africa. Applications for 2023-2024 are currently open to the general prospective South African students to apply from the 2nd of November 2022 through to the 7th of January 2023.

Read: Nsfas Qualifications 2023-2024

How Many Second Qualifications Does Nsfas Fund In 2023

All of the postgraduate degrees that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funds are listed below:

B Tech – Biokinetics/Biomedical Technology/Biotechnology
B Tech – Chiropractic
B Tech – Architecture/Architectural Technology
B Tech – Emergency Medical Care
B Tech – Clinical Technology/Dental Technology
B Tech – Homeopathy
B Tech – Forestry
B Tech – Engineering (Civil/Chemical/Refractories/Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Metallurgy/Mechatronics)
B Tech – Nursing (Primary Health Nursing/Nursing Science/Community Nursing/Occupational Nursing)
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Bachelor of Laws/LLB

How Many Qualifications Does Nsfas Not Fund In 2023

All of the postgraduate degrees that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) does not fund are listed here.

Masters Degrees
PhD Degrees
Postgraduate Diplomas
Honours Degrees

What Does The Nsfas Cover In 2023

The following expenses may be covered by 2023 Nsfas funds:

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Accommodation(As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
Living allowance R15, of 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

TVET STUDENTS

Accommodation in an urban area R24,000 per annum
Accommodation in a peri-urban area R18,900 per annum
Accommodation in a rural area R15,750 per annum
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
Transport R7000 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

Application Requirements Needed To Apply When Nsfas Open Again In 2023-2024

Make sure you have the following supporting documentation on hand before completing your application as all applicants must provide these in order to be eligible for the funding. Applications lacking these materials won’t be accepted:

South African ID document (this can include any of the following):
copy of green ID document
temporary ID from the DHA
copy of both sides of the Smart ID card
unbridged birth certificate
Non-SASSA grant applicants: Parents, guardians or spouse ID documents (copies only)
Own, parents, guardians or spouse proof of income, if a non-SASSA applicant (this can include any of the following):
latest payslip if employed (not older than 3 months)
UIF letter
employment letter
retrenchment letter, if a non-SASSA applicant
Students with disabilities: complete and sign the Disability Annexure A Form
Students who are recognised as Vulnerable Children by the Department of Social Development: complete and sign the Vulnerable Child
Declaration Form

How To Apply For Nsfas In 2023 When Nsfas Open Again For 2023

Do you want to apply for Nsfas in the year 2023, kindly follow the steps aligned below:

Visit NSFAS Application 2023 website: www.nsfas.org.za
Then, you click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
Create a myNSFAS account.
Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab.
Update your personal information.
Answer the questions you see on the screen.
Upload all the required supporting documents.
Finally, click on submit

CONTACT NSFAS

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact NSFAS directly:

Tel: 0860 067 327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Hope the information given has been helpful to you, leave your comments in the comments section. Better still you can visit the official website of NSFAS for more details.

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Nsfas For Postgraduate 2023-2024

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