Nsfas Extended Allowance 2024

Nsfas Extended Allowance Date 2024; Nsfas Login

 

South Africans who missed the closing date for submitting their applications for financial support under the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) can exhale with relief. The government financial aid organization has announced that it has chosen to lengthen the deadline and provide interested students with an additional chance to apply.

Through the myNSFAS platform, which enables students to apply using a smartphone or computer, NSFAS applications can be submitted electronically. You must use your personal information to create a myNSFAS account to achieve this.

A reference number will then be given to applicants as confirmation of their application. You must be a citizen of South Africa and have an annual family income of no more than R350 000 to be eligible for the bursary.

The 2023 Application Extended Date

The online Nsfas application date for the 2024 academic year starts on the 21st of November 2023 and closes on the 31st of January 2024. However, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the date may be extended to the 31st of January 2024.

What Does The Nsfas Extended Allowance Cover 2024

The Nsfas allowances can be used for the following:

UNIVERSITY

• 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

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READ: Nsfas Application 2023 Closing Date

TVET

• Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
• Accommodation in a peri-urban area R18,900 per annum
• Accommodation in a rural area is 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

Nsfas Requirement 2024

Attach to your application the following documents:

• All applicants must provide a copy of their ID document. Smart ID cards: a copy with both sides of the smart ID must be provided
• A temporary ID issued by the Department of Home Affairs
• Non-SASSA applicants must provide ID copies of parent/s, legal guardian/guardian or spouse,
• Proof of income applicant and/or parents/legal guardian/spouse (where applicable (non-SASSA) should provide the latest payslip, not older than 3 months, UIF letter, appointment letter, retrenchment letter (applicant and/or parent(s), legal guardian/spouse).

Other documents that may be required, if applicable

• Retrenchment letter
• Death certificate/s
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of legal guardianship
• Marriage certificate
• other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter

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Apply Nsfas 2024-2025

Follow the process below to apply online for the NSFAS bursaries for 2024-2025:

• Create a profile: Use this link to register for a myNSFAS account: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or get the NSFAS App from the App Store or Google Play. Your username will be your ID number.
• Apply now: To amend your personal information and upload the supporting documents for your application, click the “Apply” option.
• Complete: Submit your application

Note: If you don’t have a digital device or internet connection, you can still apply by going to your local Thusong Center or National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and following the same procedures there. 

CONTACT NSFAS

For any queries related to this bursary program, 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.