Nsfas Application Dates 2023

 Online Nsfas Application Dates 2023

 

The National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is currently open for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Nsfas online application opening date for the 2023 study season begins on the 7th of November 2022 and closes on the 21st of January 2023. Applicants are therefore remembered to visit the official website of Nsfas to download the application forms in pdf.

 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is a programme run by the South African government that offers financial aid to undergraduate students to assist in covering the cost of their higher education after they graduate from high school.

 

The Scheme operates under the auspices of DHET which is one of the South African government’s departments. Department of Higher Education and Training is responsible for supervising South African universities, colleges and other post-secondary institutions.

 

Nsfas Online Application Dates 2023

The NSFAS application doors will be open to all applicants beginning on November 7, 2022, and closing on January 21, 2023. Therefore, applicants are requested to submit their applications by the deadline.

 

Read:My Nsfas Application 2023

 

What Does The 2023 Nsfas Bursaries Cover

 

The 2023 Nsfas funds can be used to pay for the following:

 

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

 

 Requirements For Nsfas Application 2023 Opening Date

All candidates must supply the following supporting documents in order to be considered; so make sure you have them available before submitting your application. Applications won’t be accepted without these materials:

• 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

 

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CONTACT NSFAS

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

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