{"id":21430,"date":"2020-04-14T13:36:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T13:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/info\/?page_id=21430"},"modified":"2020-04-14T13:36:20","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T13:36:20","slug":"covid-19-ters-benefit-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/covid-19-ters-benefit-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19 TERS Benefit: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3236458275\"><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>One of the measures that is designed to provide relief to employers and employees is the C-19 TERS benefit. On 3 April 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour issued a revised Directive under the Disaster Management Regulations that will regulate these benefits. In addition, the benefits are subject to the terms of the memorandum of understanding or standard terms, which have also been published.<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-4209950256\"><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-1583879426\"><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\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can claim?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Contributors, i.e. employers and employees who contribute to the UIF.<\/li><li>The employer must have closed its operations, or part of its operations, as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic, for a period of three (3) months or less.<\/li><li>The size of the employer\u2019s workforce does not matter. Special provisions of the memorandum of agreement apply to employers with fewer than 10 employees.<\/li><li>The employee must have been in the employer\u2019s employ on 27 March 2020, and must have suffered, or will suffer, a loss of income as a result of the closure.<\/li><li>The benefit may only cover the cost of salaries during the closure \u2013 it may not be used for other purposes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the value of the benefit?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The benefit is determined with reference to a sliding scale.<\/li><li>Employees may get a percentage of their salary (between 38% and 60%).<ul><li>For purposes of this calculation, the relevant salary amount is the maximum of R17,712 per month, per employee. Therefore:&nbsp; If an employee\u2019s salary is more than the maximum threshold amount of R17,712 \u2013 for example, R20,000 \u2013 the employee would not receive a percentage of R20,000, but would receive 38% of the threshold amount of R17,712. The maximum amount of the C-19 TERS monthly payment will therefore be the amount of R6,730.<\/li><li>If an employee\u2019s salary is less than the threshold amount, e.g. R15,000, the employee would receive a percentage of her\/his salary of R15,000. The exact percentage that s\/he would receive, will be determined in accordance with the UIF calculator. The calculator is soon to be found on the UIF website, and we will update this note when it is.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The minimum amount of the benefit is R3,500 regardless of the minimum wage as prescribed by the applicable sectoral determination \/ collective agreement.<\/li><li>Employers may supplement these benefits, but employees may not get their full salary PLUS the benefit.&nbsp; The maximum that an employee may accordingly receive (from the UIF and their employer) is 100% of their salary.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if the employer paid the employee?&nbsp; Can the employer still claim the benefit?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yes. The employer may claim the benefit and may retain the value of the benefit already paid to the employee.<\/li><li>In order to avoid disputes, it is recommended that the employee\u2019s payslip reflects \u201cTERS Benefit\u201d (in the event that the employee is paid the value of the benefit) or \u201cIncludes TERS Benefit\u201d (if the employee is paid an amount higher than the TERS benefit).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who will pay the benefit?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If the employer has concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with the UIF, or if the employer has accepted the UIF\u2019s standard terms and conditions, the value of the benefit in respect of the employer\u2019s employees will be paid to the employer. The employer must then pay over the benefit to the employees concerned (except where they have already been paid) within two days (see below).<\/li><li>If the employer is a member of a bargaining council that has concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with the UIF, the UIF will pay the amount to the bargaining council, and the bargaining council will administer the payments to the employees.<\/li><li>Employees will therefore not be paid by the UIF directly, but by their employer or the applicable bargaining council. The only exception to this is where an employer employs fewer than 10 employees.<\/li><li>The UIF will first verify the supporting documents submitted by the employer and, within 10 business days of the employer submitting all of the required documents and information, will deposit the funds into the employer\u2019s business account.<\/li><li>Employers must pay their employees the benefit within 2 days of receiving payment from the UIF. If the employer has already paid their employees part or all of the benefit amount, the employer can recover those amounts from the funds deposited by the UIF and pay the balance \u2013 if applicable \u2013 to the employees within 2 days. Employers must submit proof of payment to the UIF within 5 days of the payment by the UIF and return any funds not used (including interest) to the UIF within 10 days of its business operations recommencing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What must the employer do to claim?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The employer must apply by reporting the total or partial closure to covid19ters@labour.gov.za.<\/li><li>The employer will receive an automatic response outlining the application process and the documents and information that is required.<\/li><li>These documents would include:<ul><li>A letter of authority from the employer;<\/li><li>The signed memorandum of agreement, or electronic acceptance of the standard terms;<\/li><li>The UIF\u2019s template which includes details of the employer, the period of closure, the list of employees and their dates of employment and ID numbers, the remuneration received by the employees;<\/li><li>Proof of remuneration to employees for the previous 3 months;<\/li><li>Confirmation of employer bank account.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the benefit be paid in one lump sum?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The UIF will pay benefit funds in relation to three separate time periods: first for the period of temporary closure for 30 days from the date of lockdown; second for any period of temporary closure during the following 30 days; and third, for any period of temporary closure during the balance of the Memorandum of Agreement. The Agreement is in force for three months from the date of confirmation by the UIF that it accepts the employer\u2019s Covid-19 TERS application.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about employers who employ fewer than 10 employees?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Employers with FEWER than 10 employees must submit the individual bank account details of each of the employees to the UIF. The UIF will pay these employees directly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the employer\u2019s accounting obligations?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Employers must keep all their accounting records relating to the Memorandum of Agreement and the COVID-19 benefit for 5 years, and keep them separate from accounting records relating to its business.&nbsp; This will enable them to be identified on a standalone basis from the business-related accounting records.<\/li><li>Employers must keep a proper audit trail of the UIF funds received and benefits paid to employees.<\/li><li>Employers may not withdraw the funds paid by the UIF, or draw any cheques from the funds.<\/li><li>The UIF may appoint an auditor or investigator to audit the employer\u2019s implementation of the Memorandum of Agreement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the information submitted to the UIF confidential?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yes, the information submitted by the employer and employees must be kept confidential, unless it needs to be disclosed to a third party in order for the Memorandum of Agreement to be implemented.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if there is a dispute?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The first step is for senior officials of the UIF and the employer to meet to attempt to resolve the dispute amicably.<\/li><li>If that doesn\u2019t resolve the dispute, either of the parties may refer the dispute to the Arbitration Foundation of South Africa, which arbitration will include the right of appeal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common user problems on ufiling<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-online\/\">Can I claim UIF online?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/what-is-the-maximum-uif-payment\/\">What is the maximum UIF payment?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/when-can-you-claim-uif\/\">When can you claim UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-if-i-resigned\/\">Can I claim UIF if I resigned?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/who-must-pay-uif\/\">Who must pay UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-long-does-uif-take-to-pay-out-after-signing\/\">How long does UIF take to pay out after signing?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/does-uif-pay-lump-sum\/\">Does UIF pay lump sum?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/do-directors-pay-uif\/\">Do directors pay UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/why-is-my-uif-claim-rejected\/\">Why is my UIF claim rejected?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-if-i-retire-south-africa\/\">Can I claim UIF if I retire South Africa?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/are-you-allowed-to-resign-with-immediate-effect\/\">Are you allowed to resign with immediate effect?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-if-my-husband-died\/\">Can I claim UIF if my husband died?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-much-uif-will-i-receive\/\">How much UIF will I receive?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/is-uif-taxable\/\">Is UIF taxable?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/is-uif-calculated-on-gross-or-basic-salary\/\">Is UIF calculated on gross or basic salary?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-long-does-maternity-benefit-take-to-process\/\">How long does maternity benefit take to process?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-many-months-does-uif-pay-for-maternity-leave\/\">How many months does UIF pay for maternity leave?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/\/how-is-uif-calculated\/\">How is UIF calculated?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/what-happens-to-my-uif-contributions-if-i-resign\/\">What happens to my UIF contributions if I resign?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/what-forms-are-needed-to-claim-uif\/\">What forms are needed to claim UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-do-i-register-for-uif\/\">How do I register for UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/what-is-the-retirement-age-in-south-africa\/\">What is the retirement age in South Africa?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/does-uif-expire\/\">Does UIF expire?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/is-uif-calculated-on-gross-or-basic-salary\/\">Is UIF calculated before or after tax?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/is-uif-paid-on-overtime\/\">Is UIF paid on overtime?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/does-bonus-have-uif\/\">Does bonus have UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/when-should-i-apply-for-maternity-pay\/\">When should I apply for maternity pay?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-does-maternity-leave-pay-work\/\">How does maternity leave pay work?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-after-2-years\/\">Can I claim UIF after 2 years?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_4\"><strong>Read More : <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/uif-during-lockdown\/\"><strong>UIF DURING LOCKDOWN<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-4220511083\"><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>One of the measures that is designed to provide relief to employers and employees is the C-19 TERS benefit. On 3 April 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour issued a revised Directive under the Disaster Management Regulations that will regulate these benefits. 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