How NSFAS Work At Unisa

How does Unisa NSFAS work; How NSFAS Work At Unisa

Academic achievement or the quest for knowledge should never be impeded by financial constraints. This basic reality is acknowledged by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), which makes higher education possible for hundreds of outstanding minds. Students enrolled in distance learning programmes at Unisa (University of South Africa) benefit greatly from NSFAS, which provides the necessary funding to make dreams come true. Applications for the NSFAS Bursary are being accepted from October 2023 to January 2024, for UNISA students who are interested.

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Where Do I Send My 2024 UNISA NSFAS Application?

Applications must be sent using the NSFAS website, which is located at https://my.nsfas.org.za.

Who Is Not Eligible To Apply For UNISA NSFAS In 2024?

We won’t take your NSFAS application into consideration

  1. if you already received NSFAS funding in 2023.
  2. have already completed an undergraduate degree or diploma.
  3. You are not a South African citizen.
  4. need funding for a Short Learning Certificate or Programme or a postgraduate qualification.

Reapplying for NSFAS funding is required for students who have obtained a higher certificate and will begin a degree or diploma programme in 2024.

Who Is Eligible To Enrol In UNISA NSFAS 2024

Dates for UNISA registration are available at www.unisa.ac.za/register.

  • Returned NSFAS students who did not finish their qualification but were sponsored in 2023: While you wait for NSFAS funding confirmation for the 2024 academic year, please make sure that you are temporarily registered during Unisa’s registration period.
  • Returning NSFAS students who received funding in 2023, have been declined for funding in 2024 but have appealed the decision: Please pay the minimum registration fee while you wait for the NSFAS appeal decision if you choose to do so.
  • First-time NSFAS applicants: Please ensure that you are temporarily registered during Unisa’s registration period while waiting for NSFAS funding confirmation. If your NSFAS application is declined or delayed by the time the registration period closes, you will be expected to find alternative funding before your registration is activated.

If your NSFAS application is accepted provisionally, there is no minimum registration price to pay. Unisa will automatically activate your registration upon receipt of the NSFAS funding confirmation.

How to File an Appeal With UNISA NSFAS If Your Application Is Turned Down

  • Appeals for new and continuing students will be open from 20 January 2024 to 20 February 2024.
  • All students are required to appeal directly to NSFAS via the myNSFAS portal.

Visit www.nsfas.org.za for appeal supporting documents.

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Who Qualify For UNISA NSFAS Refunds In 2024

  • All NSFAS-funded students who pay the minimum registration amount to activate their registration will be refunded.
  • A refund will only be processed once NSFAS has confirmed the successful processing of registration data to Unisa.
  • An application for a refund is not necessary.

NSFAS bursaries (Funza Lushaka, Department of Military Veterans, and Department of Justice [TRC]

  • Students funded under these bursaries must renew their funding with their funders during their applicable application dates.
  • Students are encouraged to visit their funders’ web pages for application dates.

NSFAS  Contact

For general, student and NSFAS Wallet enquiries

For all other queries regarding students:

  • Tel No.: 08000 67327
  • Email:info@nsfas.org.za
  • Physical Address
  • The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
  • visit Unisa NSFAS Official website Here

Let’s embark on a quest to unravel the empowering opportunities that NSFAS opens up for UNISA students, making education a truly accessible and inclusive realm for all.

Frank Oduro

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