{"id":1172,"date":"2024-02-11T07:20:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T07:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/courses24.co.za\/?page_id=1172"},"modified":"2025-04-25T11:02:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T11:02:03","slug":"university-of-the-free-stateufs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/university-of-the-free-stateufs\/","title":{"rendered":"University of the Free State(UFS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3242950777\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>The University of the Free State is a multi campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa. It was first established as an institution of higher learning in 1904 as a tertiary section of Grey College.&nbsp;<strong>Address<\/strong>:&nbsp;205 Nelson Mandela Dr, Park West, Bloemfontein, 9301.&nbsp;<strong>Undergraduate tuition and fees<\/strong>:&nbsp;Domestic tuition 18&nbsp;248 ZAR, International tuition 27&nbsp;372.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-prospectus\/\">UFS Prospectus <\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-registration\/\">UFS Registration<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-address\/\">UFS Address<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-blackboard\/\">UFS Blackboard<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-oracle\/\">UFS Oracle<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-online-application\/\">UFS Online Application<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-contact-details\/\">UFS Contact Details<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-courses-and-requirements\/\">UFS Courses and Requirements<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-self-service\/\">UFS Self Service<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-check-status\/\">UFS Check Status<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-financial-aid\/\">UFS Financial Aid <\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-vacancies\/\">UFS Vacancies<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-application-fee\/\">UFS Application Fee <\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-password-change\/\">UFS Password Change<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-login\/\">UFS Login<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/are-applications-still-open-at-ufs\/\">Are applications still open at UFS <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-online-application\/\">How to apply to University of Free State<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/how-much-is-the-registration-fee-at-ufs\/\">How much is the registration fee at UFS <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-application-fee\/\">How much is application fee at UFS?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-courses-and-requirements\/\">Which courses are still available at UFS?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/how-to-accept-an-offer-on-ufs\/\">How to accept an offer on UFS?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/prospective\/prospective-students\/undergraduate\/prospectus-2024\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0to consult the 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus to ensure you meet the minimum entrance requirements before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each prospective student must complete the online application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your online application&nbsp;has been submitted and processed, you will receive a student number (Reference number).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Receiving a student number (Reference number) does NOT imply that you have been accepted by the University of the Free State yet<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of applicants re-writing Grade 12 subjects, applications will be processed on the current results available.&nbsp;If Grade 12 has been written more than once then&nbsp;<strong>your combined results must be submitted with your application.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) through IEB or SACAI examining bodies can apply online by selecting \u201cNational Senior Certificate\u201d under the Results Detail page of the online application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants currently in Grade 12 are requested to provide school stamped copies of final Grade 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants transferring from another university\/tertiary institution are required to declare their previous studies when applying as well as upload an official&nbsp;&nbsp;full academic record\/transcript and degree\/diploma certificate (where applicable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of the Free State does &nbsp;not accept the General Education Development (GED) test for entry into any of its curricular undergraduate qualifications.&nbsp; The GED is no longer recognised by Universities South Africa (USAf), and is not equivalent to a South African grade 12 (NSC\/IEB\/SACAI).&nbsp; Applicants who completed the GED and would like to study towards an undergraduate curricular qualification are advised to register and complete a grade 12 NSC\/IEB\/SACAI or international equivalent thereof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants who did not complete SC\/NSC\/IEB must have USAF&nbsp;accreditation from the&nbsp;examination board for South African Universities. Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mb.usaf.ac.za\/online-assessment-and-application\/\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;to apply online&nbsp;for conditional exemption, foreign conditional exemption or mature age conditional exemption or send an email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:applications@usaf.ac.za\">applications@usaf.ac.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the&nbsp;<strong>University Access Programmes (UAP),<\/strong>&nbsp;please click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/southcampus\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;to ensure you meet the minimum admission requirements before applying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is important to note that&nbsp;<strong>ALL<\/strong>&nbsp;Postgraduate programmes are selection programmes.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/prospective\/prospective-students\/postgraduate\/prospectus-2024\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;to consult the &nbsp;2026&nbsp;Postgraduate Prospectus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In some instances Honours, Masters and Doctoral students are expected to apply directly to the department or to pre-register.&nbsp; Please refer to the specific Faculty and departmental information to determine whether you need apply directly or to pre-register.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Visit the Faculty and specific department web page for more information.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each prospective student must complete the online application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your online application&nbsp;has been submitted and processed, you will receive a student number (Reference number).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receiving a student number (Reference number) does NOT imply that you have been accepted by the University of the Free State yet.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission is a separate process when your application will be evaluated by the relevant faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before you submit your online application and upload\/email documents, please visit the relevant faculty\/department website&nbsp;to confirm additional documentation that may be required e.g. departmental application form, CV, motivation, reports, dissertation\/thesis proposal etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Visit the Faculty and specific department web page for more information.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants transferring from another university\/tertiary institution are required to upload an official&nbsp;&nbsp;full academic record\/transcript, degree\/diploma certificate and&nbsp;<strong>SAQA<\/strong>&nbsp;certificate if you hold a foreign\/ international qualification .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Diploma qualifications are classified as undergraduate.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is however processed (administratively) as a postgraduate qualification due to previous studies involved.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Helpdesk<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Enquiries<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;+27 51 4019111&nbsp;or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:studentadmin@ufs.ac.za\">studentadmin@ufs.ac.za<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2916146757\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-861153661\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-1187227488\"><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>The University of the Free State is a multi campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa. It was first established as an institution of higher learning in 1904 as a tertiary section of Grey College.&nbsp;Address:&nbsp;205 Nelson Mandela Dr, Park West, Bloemfontein, 9301.&nbsp;Undergraduate tuition and\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/university-of-the-free-stateufs\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1172","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1172"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1172\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}