Can NSFAS Fund Me If I Failed

when does nsfas stop funding you, Can NSFAS Fund Me If I Failed

You might be wondering if NSFAS will continue to support you in the event that you fail a course if you are an NSFAS-financed student or if you plan to become one. Yes, you will continue to receive funds from them. In order to maintain financial help during their study term, students must pass at least 50% of their modules and fulfil their institution’s academic standards, as per the NSFAS policy agreement. But it’s essential to keep in mind the N+1 rule. The number (+1) indicates the number of years that NSFAS will continue to finance you if you fail, and the letter N indicates the number of years that your qualification is valid. The rule is based on how long the student has been enrolled at any South African public university for postsecondary education.

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IF I FAIL MY MODULES, WILL NSFAS PAY ME?

No, if you fail your modules, NSFAS will no longer provide funds to you. In order to keep receiving financing, students must pass the academic performance assessment of their institution and at least 50% of their modules, as per the NSFAS policy agreement.

Therefore, NSFAS will continue to finance you insofar as you fulfil the requirements for academic success.

I failed one module; will I be financed by NSFAS?

Absolutely, if you maintain the academic performance requirement of passing 50% of your modules, NSFAS will continue to finance you even if you fail one subject. You need not receive a 50% passing mark on all of your modules just because you failed one of them.

SHOULD I FAIL TWO MODULES AND WILL NSFAS FUND ME?

Yes, NSFAS will still pay you even if you fail two modules, but only if your academic performance remains at 50% or higher. NSFAS will stop providing funds to you if your two modules keep you from passing your modules with a 50% grade.

SHOULD I FAIL THREE MODULES AND WILL NSFAS FUND ME?

In the event that you fail three courses, NSFAS will continue to finance you as long as you maintain a 50% academic performance overall. However, NSFAS will immediately stop supporting your qualification if your three failed modules keep you from passing your courses with a 50% grade.

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Contact Details Of Nsfas

NSFAS Contact Center:

• Phone: 08000 67327 (toll-free)
• Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM (South African Standard Time)

Nsfas Email:

• General inquiries: info@nsfas.org.za
• Application inquiries: apply@nsfas.org.za

Nsfas Postal Address:

• Private Bag X1
• Plumstead
• 7801
• South Africa

Physical Address:

• 10 Brodie Road
• House Vincent, 2nd Floor
• Wynberg
• Cape Town
• 7700
• South Africa

visit NSFAS Official website and read more