Nsfas For Second Semester 2023

By | July 22, 2022

Nsfas For Second Semester 2023

Nsfas Application For Second Semester 2023

Nsfas Application For Second Semester 2023

The second-semester application for the year 2023 is currently open for applicants who did not make it to the main or first semester. The second-semester application date is scheduled for most public universities starting from the 9th of June to the 5th of August 2023 while the second-semester application for Tvet colleges mostly opens from July 4 to September 16.

 

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.

 

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 Second semester Application Open Date 2023

The NSFAS application doors will be open to all applicants beginning on November 02, 2022, and closing on January 07, 2023. Therefore, applicants are requested to submit their applications by the deadline.

 

Read: Nsfas Online 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 Second Semester 2023

The following supporting documents are required from all applicants in order to be taken into consideration, so make sure you have them before submitting your application. 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

 

Read: Tshwane North Tvet College Online Application Second

 

How To Apply For Nsfas Second Semester 2023

Follow the process below to apply online for the Nsfas:

  • Visit NSFAS Application 2023 website: www.nsfas.org.za/apply-2023.
  • 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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