When Nsfas Application Open For 2023

When Nsfas Application Date Open For 2023

In South Africa, most public universities and Tvet colleges are now accepting applications. Students who are accepted into the various public universities and colleges apply for Nsfas funds each academic year in order to financially support their studies. Nsfas is a government organisation that offers financial aid to struggling South African students.

 

The Nsfas fund can be used in the payment of student registration, tuition fees, learning materials, food allowances, accommodation etc. If your family’s income is R350 000 or less, then you are qualified to apply for the 2023 Nsfas when applications are opened.

 

Do you really need financial support, the Nsfas online application process has now been published on the official website the Nsfas or continue reading to find out more. Application dates open for the 2023-2024 academic year for Nsfas start on the 2nd of November 2022 and closes on the 7th of January 2023. Apply within the application period in other to be considered.

 

When Nsfas Application Date Open For 2023

The online application Nsfas Open date 2023-2024 begins on November 2nd, 2022, and closes on January 7th, 2023. Therefore, applicants are requested to submit their applications by the deadline.

 

Read: Is Tshwane North Tvet College Open For 2023

 

Who Qualifies For Nsfas Online Application For 2023

 

If you fall under this category of people, then you are eligible to apply for the 2023 nsfas application:

 

• All South African citizens

 

• All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding

 

• Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum

 

• A person with a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum

 

• Students who started studying before 2018 whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

 

What Does Nsfas Application Cover For 2023

 

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

 

Nsfas Online Application Requirements For 2023

All candidates must supply the following supporting documents in order to be considered for the funds, 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

 

CONTACT NSFAS

 

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

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

 

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