NSFAS Late Application for 2023
For students wanting to apply to National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in 2023, it is not yet too late and there are still many pathways open to apply. NSFAS opens their applications early in the year and is a great option for those seeking financial assistance for tertiary studies.
Who qualifies for funding?
- Undergraduate students only without any other funding
- South African citizens
- SASSA grant recipients
- Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 p.a
- Persons with disability whose combined household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
- Applicants who first registered at university whose household income is not more than R122 000 p.a
- Only eligible students will be considered. Students who applied previously and were rejected by NSFAS based on the reasons provided will not be considered again.
What are the options for late applications for NSFAS?
It is never too late to apply for NSFAS and there are still several options for late applications:
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- Varsitycollege: Varsitycollege offers extra assistance to those who submit late applications and provides advice to those already studying through their NFSAS program.
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- TVET College: For those applying to a Technical and Vocational Educational and Training College, you should apply to the TVET College to get the appropriate advice and help.
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- Department of Higher Education and Training: The Department of Higher Education and Training provides financial assistance to students and offers advice and guidance to applicants.
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- Provincial Department of Education and Training: Each province has a Department of Education and Training which provides assistance and advice to students and applicants.
How do I apply for NSFAS late?
The process for applying for NSFAS late is very straightforward. The following steps will walk you through the process:
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- Check that you meet the eligibility criteria for NSFAS applications.
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- Collect all the necessary documents for your application.
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- Submit your application before the deadline.
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- Follow up with the NSFAS office after submitting your application.
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- Wait for their response.
How to submit NSFAS Late application online
- Navigate to www.nsfas.org.za.
- Click on the “myNSFAS” button.
- Go on and click on “Register”
- Tick the box to allow NSFAS to verify entered details.
- Then enter your ID number on the field as it is stated on your ID document.
- Fill in your full names and surname as per your ID number.
- Fill in your current email address.
- Create a password
- Click on the apply
Conclusion:
For those seeking financial assistance to further their studies in 2023, NSFAS is a great option. Although applications opened early in the year, there are still options available for late applications. By following the steps as outlined above and submitting an application before the deadline, you can take advantage of the many opportunities that NSFAS has to offer. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) of South Africa has given late applications a chance to apply for financial aid in the 2023 academic year.
This opportunity is open to high school students set to begin tertiary studies or to return students who wish to further their studies in the year 2023. Eligible students must register and apply through the myNSFAS portal, www.nsfas.org.za by providing the required documents.
Applicants should note that the online registration portal will close on the 15th April 2021 and late applications will no longer be accepted.
In order to apply for financial aid, applicants must provide the necessary documentation. This includes a certified copy of your Identity Document, proof of your total household income from the most current tax season and a recent bank statement (not older than three months) showing your personal details.
All undergraduate programs, such as Bachelors, Diplomas and Higher Certificate, are covered by NSFAS. However, there are non-funding qualified institutions and study fields, such as Medicine and Law, that only receive funding from alternative sources.
NSFAS has been providing financial aid to students from all backgrounds since 1991. It provides money to cover higher education tuition fees, as well as the cost of books, meals and accommodation.
For those who missed the deadline date and still want to apply, there’s still a chance to be considered for a discretionary grant. This is when the university or college can decide to provide students’ with a late NFSAS application or to give them some special bursary.
To qualify, students must submit proof of university acceptance and supporting documents such as an identity document, proof of household income and a bank statement to their college or university.
Students can apply online at any time and will be notified within a period of two weeks of their successful application.
NSFAS provides financial aid to more than 800 000 needy students from all backgrounds, so don’t miss out on this opportunity!
