NSFAS Appeal for Returning Students 2023
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a South African government loan and bursary scheme that provides funding for students attending public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges.
Appeal for Returning Students
NSFAS is appealing to all returning students who will be returning to their studies in the 2023 academic year, to submit an early 2021 appeal. This includes all students starting first-time studies or continuing student who left their studies due to finance-related challenges.
Appeal Process
The appeal process is quick and simple:
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- Message NSFAS
2022to081 053 2002for an NSFAS information link.
- Message NSFAS
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- Click on the link and fill in their personal details and select the college in which they registered.
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- Scan and upload documentation (academic record, certified ID and valid proof of address)
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- Applicants will receive feedback about their application status through SMS or email.
Closing Date
The appeal for returning students in 2023 close on 30 June 2021. All appeals submitted after the closing date will unfortunately not be accepted.
NSFAS encourages all returning students starting or continuing their studies in 2023 academic year to submit their applications before the closing date.
For more information visit the NSFAS website. Today the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced the launch of its NSFAS appeal for Returning Students 2023. This is an important development for students who will be in their second year of study in 2022, as the deadline for appeals forms is the 30th of November 2021.
The appeal process provides an opportunity for students who were not funded or were partially funded in their first year of study to get assistance from NSFAS in their second year.
The launch of this appeal process follows the announcement that the system had not funded some of the applicants due to technical glitches encountered in their online applications. The NSFAS appeal for Returning Students 2023 provides those students with a unique chance to get the assistance they need to finish their studies.
NSFAS has created an online portal specifically for this purpose and also allows applicants to make any corrections necessary to ensure their details are accurate. Applicants will have to supply additional documents and submit evidence of their financial status.
Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications before the closing date as applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants are reminded to be mindful of the eligibility criteria before submitting their applications.
Overall, the NSFAS appeal for Returning Students 2023 is an important development for many students and provides an opportunity for them to get the support they need to complete their studies. It is essential that all those eligible take full advantage of this process before the closing date on the 30th of November 2021.
