{"id":10570,"date":"2024-07-05T19:24:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T19:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=10570"},"modified":"2024-07-05T19:24:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T19:24:55","slug":"nsfas-awarded-tenders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/nsfas-awarded-tenders\/","title":{"rendered":"NSFAS AWARDED TENDERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure id=\"awarded-table\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Tender Number<\/th><th>Tender Description<\/th><th>Appointed Service Provider<\/th><th>Awarded Amount(VAT Included)<\/th><th>Preferential Points Claimed<\/th><th>Contract Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>SCMN003\/2026<\/td><td>Document Management Solution<\/td><td>1. Metrofile (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>Three (3) years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN004\/2026<\/td><td>Supply and delivery of a student allowance calculation tool.<\/td><td>1. Futgenx Technology (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>R4,053,750.00<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>Three (3) months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN022\/2020<\/td><td>Assistance with policy and standards development.<\/td><td>1. Alona Advisory Services \/ Africa International Advisors JV<\/td><td>R1,957,760.00<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>Seven (7) months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN001\/2026<\/td><td>Provision of job evaluation and job grading services.<\/td><td>1. Beyond Corporate Consulting Inc.<\/td><td>R853,852.00<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>Three (3) months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN002\/2026<\/td><td>Provision of HR consulting and advisory services for organisational design initiatives.<\/td><td>1. SPT Consulting cc.<\/td><td>R1,846,900.00<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Six (6) months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN001\/2026<\/td><td>Provision of job evaluation and job grading services.<\/td><td>1. Beyond Corporate Consulting Inc.<\/td><td>R853,852.00<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>Three (3) months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN020\/2020<\/td><td>Panel of forensic investigators on an as and when required basis.<\/td><td>1. Abacus Financial Crime Advisory (Pty) Ltd<br>2. Bowman Gilfillan Incorporated<br>3. Ernst &amp; Young Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd<br>4. FTI Consulting South Africa (Pty) Ltd<br>5. KPMG Services (Pty) Ltd<br>6. Morar Incorporated<br>7. Nexus Forensic Services (Pty) Ltd<br>8. Ubuntu Business Advisory and Consulting (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Various rates<br>Various rates<br>Various rates<br>Various rates<br>Various rates<br>Various rates<br>Various rates<br>Various rates<\/td><td>42.28<br>53.13<br>-25.76<br>-18.37<br>-4.51<br>100<br>94.07<br>98.86<\/td><td>Three (3) years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN023\/2020<\/td><td>FortiGate Firewall Maintenance<\/td><td>1. Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>R985,852.80<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>Period of two (2) years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN023\/2020<\/td><td>FortiGate Firewall Maintenance<\/td><td>1. Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>R985,852.80<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>Period of two (2) years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN015\/2020<\/td><td>Provision of the NSFAS Loan Book Valuation.<\/td><td>1. Alexander Forbes Financial Services<\/td><td>R3,085,450.00<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>Period of three (3) years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN016\/2020<\/td><td>Provision of financial and audit support in preparation of the 2020-2026 annual financial statements.<\/td><td>1. SAB&amp;T Chartered Accountants Inc. t\/a Nexia SAB&amp;T<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Period up to 31 July 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN017\/2020<\/td><td>Assistance with the resolution of audit findings.<\/td><td>1. Lunika Chartered Accountants &amp; Auditors<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Period up to 31 July 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN009\/2020<\/td><td>Provision of External Debt Collection Services.<\/td><td>1. New Integrated Credit Solutions (Pty) Ltd<br>2. Khumalo Masondo Attorneys Inc.<br>3. Bafana Ncube Incorporated<br>4. BAS Collectors and Correctors (Pty) Ltd<br>5. Morkalio Revenue Solutions (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>11%<br>12%<br>10%<br>12%<br>11.5%<\/td><td>91.00<br>82.00<br>100<br>82.00<br>86.50<\/td><td>Three (3) years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN010\/2020<\/td><td>Panel for the Supply and delivery of Promotional Material items to NSFAS<\/td><td>1. Sengwayo Holdings cc.<\/td><td>N\/A \u2013 panel appointment<\/td><td>N\/A \u2013 panel appointment<\/td><td>Three (3) years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN009\/2020<\/td><td>Provision of External Debt Collection Services.<\/td><td>1. New Integrated Credit Solutions (Pty) Ltd<br>2. Khumalo Masondo Attorneys Inc.<br>3. Bafana Ncube Incorporated<br>4. BAS Collectors and Correctors (Pty) Ltd<br>5. Morkalio Revenue Solutions (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>11%<br>12%<br>10%<br>12%<br>11.5%<\/td><td>91.00<br>82.00<br>100<br>82.00<br>86.50<\/td><td>Three (3) years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN008\/2020<\/td><td>Supply and delivery of laptops to NSFAS students<\/td><td>1. Pinnacle Micro (Pty) Ltd<br>2. CEOS Technologies (Pty) Ltd<br>3. MLO Distinctive Solutions (Pty) Ltd<br>4. East Side Group (Pty) Ltd<br>5. AND Group (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>R3,863.56 ea.<br>R5,290.00 ea.<br>R5,300.00 ea.<br>R5,750.00 ea.<br>R6,200.00 ea.<\/td><td>100<br>65.77<br>66.54<br>56.06<br>45.57<\/td><td>2020 academic year period (including any extensions thereto) with an option to renew for a further two (2) years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN007\/2020<\/td><td>Provision of Information to and from the Credit Bureau.<\/td><td>1. Vericred Credit Bureau (Pty) Ltd<br>2. Consumer Profile Bureau (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>92<br>-15.71<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN001\/2020<\/td><td>Provision of Travel Management Services.<\/td><td>Atlantis Corporate Travel (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN005\/2020<\/td><td>Supply and delivery of Computer Hardware.<\/td><td>Neo Technologies (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN001\/2020<\/td><td>Provision of Travel Management Services.<\/td><td>Atlantis Corporate Travel (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN003\/2020<\/td><td>Provision and Implementation of a Cloud-Based\/Hosted Contact Centre Solution.<\/td><td>EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN005\/2017<\/td><td>Supply and Delivery of Office Consumables<\/td><td>EPC Consumables cc T\/A Essential Printers Consumbales<\/td><td>R 1 587 424.53<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN010\/2016<\/td><td>Panel of External Debt Collection<\/td><td>1. Africa Direct Life &amp; Investments<br>2. BBTE Debt Collectors<br>3. Black Fox Credit Management<br>4. Confirm Direct<br>5. ITC Business Administrators<br>6. Shapiro Shaik Defries &amp; Associates<br>7. Anthony Richards &amp; Associates<br>8. Hahleketa Trading cc<br>9. Trifecta Capital Collections (Pty) Ltd<br>10. In-Quest Collections<br>11. Norman Bissett &amp; Associates<br>12. ADRS Diversified Services<br>13. Morkalio Revenue Solutions<br>14. Imani Business Advisory Services<br>15. Medaco Capital<br>16. Select Online<br>17. Chaplin, Beekrum &amp; Ngwenya<br>18. Balimi Barui Trading (Pty) Ltd<br>19. Blake &amp; Associates<br>20. Transaction Capital Recoveries (Pty) Ltd<br>21. New Integrated Credit Solutions<br>22. Credit Intelligence (Pty) Ltd<br>23. Debt Tracker (Pty) Ltd<br>24. NDS Credit Management<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN005\/2017<\/td><td>Supply and Delivery of Office Consumables<\/td><td>EPC Consumables cc T\/A Essential Printers Consumbales<\/td><td>R 1 587 424.53<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN008\/2017<\/td><td>Provision of Loan Book Valuation Services<\/td><td>KPMG Services (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>R3,385,560.00<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN009\/2017<\/td><td>Provision of Student and Debtor Statements<\/td><td>Ulwembu La Se Kasi Holdings (Pty) Ltd t\/a Ulwembu Business Services<\/td><td>R6,118,061.94<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN011\/2017<\/td><td>Provision of Document Management Solution and Services<\/td><td>Metrofile (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>Thirty six (36) months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN010\/2017<\/td><td>Award Register \u2013 Provision of Physical Security Services for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Bokwe\u2019s Security Services<\/td><td>R2,883,510.26<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Three (3) years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN001\/2018<\/td><td>Provision of ServiceNow Licenses and Consulting<\/td><td>Quintica SA (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Unit prices<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Three (3) years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN004\/2018<\/td><td>Panel for Sourcing, Design and Production of Promotional Materials<\/td><td>1. Busi Ntuli Communications<br>2. Inkanyezi Marketing Communication<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promotions cc.<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>Two (2) years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN006\/2018<\/td><td>Provision of Information to and from Credit Bureau<\/td><td>1. Vericred Credit Bureau (Pty) Ltd<br>2. Consumer Profile Bureau (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Unit prices<\/td><td>92.00<br>-65.20<\/td><td>Twenty four (24) months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN 008\/2018<\/td><td>Appointment of a Panel for Technology Support Services<\/td><td>1. Adapt IT (Pty) Ltd<br>2. Ginini Consulting (Pty) Ltd<br>3. Baraka IT Solutions (Pty) Ltd<br>4. Nambiti Technologies<br>5. Mantella IT Support Services<br>6. Tech Mahindra SA (Pty) Ltd<br>7. In4 Group (Pty) Ltd<br>8. A2D24 Dot Com (Pty) Ltd<br>9. Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd<br>10. EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd<br>11. Mindworx Consulting (Pty) Ltd<br>12. Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>Three (3) years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN 005\/2018<\/td><td>Appointment of a Panel of Legal Service Providers<\/td><td>1. Ismail and Dahya Inc.<br>2. Mudau &amp; Netshipise Attorneys<br>3. EM Motalane t\/a Motalane Inc.<br>4. Moloto Stofile Inc.<br>5. Robert Charles Attorneys &amp; Conveyancers<br>6. Mngadi Attorneys Inc.<\/td><td>Various rates<\/td><td>All level 1<\/td><td>Thirty six (36) months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN 009\/2018<\/td><td>Provision of IBM Cloud Credits<\/td><td>1. Peu Business Enterprise<\/td><td>R0.89 per cloud credit<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Two (2) years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN010\/2018<\/td><td>Implementation and management of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Solution<\/td><td>1. Performanta South Africa (Pty) Ltd (with Viadex Limited)<\/td><td>R2,121,613.10<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>Two (2) years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN011\/2018<\/td><td>Recruitment Panel<\/td><td>1. Indima Recruitment<br>2. SD Recruitment (Pty) Ltd<br>3. SET Recruitment Consulting (Pty) Ltd<br>4. Tipp Focus Holdings (Pty) Ltd<br>5. Tafadzwa Consulting cc<br>6. Warrior Talent Holdings (Pty) Ltd<br>7. Ntirho Human Capital (Pty) Ltd<br>8. Quantum Leap Consulting (Pty) Ltd<br>9. JBM Search Partners (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>Five (5) years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN001\/2019<\/td><td>Provision of Data Centre Hosting Services<\/td><td>1. Liquid Telecommunications SA (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>R5,554,710.00 (maximum period)<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>Minimum of 12 months and Maximum of 36 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN002\/2019<\/td><td>Panel for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office Furniture<\/td><td>1. Excellent Shopfitting and Interiors CC<br>2. Gxakwes Project (Pty) Ltd<br>3. Cape Seating Manufactures CC<br>4. Mudau Picture Framers t\/a FrameFun<br>5. Shalkim Manufacturing CC<br>6. MTF Cosultants (Pty) Ltd<br>7. Amahle Distribution (Pty) Ltd<br>8. Lutak Consulting CC<br>9. Impolo Trading Solutions<br>10. Balistrom Trading and Projects<br>11. Teshmaniq Trading 12. Ensosolve (Pty) Ltd<br>13. Shumash Trading Enterprise<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>Not applicable as this is a panel<\/td><td>Thirty six (36) months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN003\/2019<\/td><td>Infrastructure Replacement and Disaster Recovery Services<\/td><td>1. Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>R15,102,659.82 (maximum period)<\/td><td>92<\/td><td>Minimum of 12 months and Maximum of 36 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN004\/2019<\/td><td>Upgrade of Dell EMC Data Domain backup appliance<\/td><td>1. Mars Technologies (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>R1,215,903.23<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>Period up to a maximum 12 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SCMN002\/2020<\/td><td>Provision of ISO9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS) Development, Implementation and Certification Services<\/td><td>1. SiVest SA (Pty) Ltd<\/td><td>R2,412,835.13<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>Estimated period of 12 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mynsfas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nsfas.org.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCIJzwkxBlfJ5p3KEKaVHOHg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Toll Free: 08000 67327 |&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li><li>NSFAS is a registered credit provider in terms of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (NCRP 2655)<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-409944860\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tender Number Tender Description Appointed Service Provider Awarded Amount(VAT Included) Preferential Points Claimed Contract Duration SCMN003\/2026 Document Management Solution 1. 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