How Nsfas Fund Unisa Students 2025-2026

How Nsfas Fund Unisa Students 2025-2026

In this season of higher education in South Africa, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a role in ensuring access and affordability for students pursuing their academic goals. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the NSFAS continues to support University of South Africa (UNISA) students, empowering them to overcome financial barriers and achieve their dreams. This funding not only covers tuition fees but also extends to essential living costs, providing a holistic support system for learners.

The University of South Africa is one of the institutions in South Africa accepting applications for the class of 2025. Unisa students can now submit an online application for Nsfas bursaries via the organization’s website (www.nsfas.org.za). Interested applicants must satisfy all application requirements to be eligible for the grants.

To help students pay for their education, the government offers the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, or NSFAS, which is solely available to South African students. Applications for NSFA funding for the academic year 2024 will be accepted beginning on November 21st, 2024, and ending on December 31st, 2024. As we delve into the specifics of how NSFAS allocates funds and the impact on UNISA students, we will explore the application process, eligibility criteria, and the role this financial aid plays in shaping the future of higher education in South Africa.

Unisa Students Nsfas 2025 Application Date

The Unisa online application date for Nsfas 2025-2026 begins on November 21st, 2023, and closes on December 31st, 2024. Therefore, applicants are requested to submit their applications by the deadline.

Read: Nsfas With Unisa 2025

Which Unisa Students Are Qualified To Apply For The NSFAS

The Unisa Nsfas bursary is available for people who are in the category listed below:

• Prospective students who applied for admission to the 2025 academic year for a first undergraduate qualification.
• Returning students who took a gap year in 2022 (ie did not study in 2022), who have an incomplete undergraduate qualification, and who have not exceeded the N+ rule.
• NSFAS approved returning and new students in 2022 who did not study during the 2022 academic year.
• Students funded by other NSFAS bursaries who wish to switch to the NSFAS DHET grant.

Your NSFAS Application Will Not Be Considered At Unisa If  You:

You can’t receive Nsfas at Unisa if:

• received NSFAS funding in 2022.
• have already completed an undergraduate degree or diploma.
• are not South African citizens.
• need funding for a Short Learning Certificate or Programme or a postgraduate qualification.

What Does The Nsfas Unisa 2025 Cover

Students who were successful to receive the NSFAS at Unisa can use the bursary to pay for the following:

• 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 of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

Nsfas Students CAn Appeal Their Application for 2025

If your NSFAS application is rejected, you may appeal during the prescribed appeal application period only. The application process and dates for the appeal will be communicated. New applicants must appeal directly with NSFAS: www.nsfas.org.za

Unisa Nsfas Refunds 2025

• All NSFAS-funded students who pay the minimum registration amount to activate their registration will be refunded.
• A refund will only be processed once NSFAS has confirmed the successful processing of registration data to Unisa.
• An application for a refund is not necessary.

Nsfas Unisa 2025 Application Requirements

All students at Unisa who are applying for the Nsfasmust make sure they provide the following documents:

• 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 recognized as Vulnerable Children by the Department of Social Development: complete and sign the Vulnerable Child
• Declaration Form

Nsfas 2024/2025

How Nsfas Fund Unisa Students 2025-2026

Follow the process below to apply online for the NSFAS bursaries for 2025-2026:

• Visit NSFAS Application 2025 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

UNISA’s Contact Infomation

Please contact Unisa at the following address:

• Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
• Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning centre):
• Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
• Tel: 0800 005 311
• Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za

Visit Unisa’s Official Website for more details.

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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