{"id":22900,"date":"2024-01-18T20:39:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T20:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestbrainz.com\/info\/ph\/?page_id=478"},"modified":"2024-01-18T20:39:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T20:39:54","slug":"prc-contact-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/prc-contact-information\/","title":{"rendered":"PRC Contact Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure id=\"myTable\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Atty. Janice P. Castellano<\/strong><br \/>Commission Secretary<br \/>Tel: 5310-2009<br \/>comsec@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public Information and Media Relations Unit<br \/>Tel: 8584-7155<br \/>pimru@prc.gov.ph<br \/>prcpublicinfo@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td>PRB Screening Unit<br \/>prb.screening@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Atty. Omaimah E. Gandamra<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge, PRB Secretariat Division<br \/>Tel: 8552-0010<br \/>prb.secretariat@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Josie B. A\u00f1onuevo<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Internal Audit Services Division<br \/>Tel: 5310-1014<br \/>internal.audit@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning, Management And Financial Service<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure id=\"myTable\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Jose A. Abundo<\/strong><br \/>Director<br \/>Planning, Management and Financial Service<br \/>Tel: 5310-4045<br \/>pmfs@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td>Monitoring and Evaluation Division<br \/>Telefax: 8733-1047<br \/>monitoring@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gloria L. Asinas<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge, Planning Division<br \/>Telefax: 8733-1047<br \/>planning@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Rasetes E. Razonabe<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge, Accounting Division<br \/>Tel: 5310-1025<br \/>accounting@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Jane R. Seveses<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Budget and Management Division<br \/>Telefax: 8735-1513<br \/>budget@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Myla Q. Sy<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Research and Statistics Division<br \/>Tel: 5310-0039<br \/>rsd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administrative Service<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure id=\"myTable\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Atty. Janice P. Castellano<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge&nbsp;<br \/>Administrative Service<br \/>Tel: 5310-0019<br \/>admin.service@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Atty. Arjay R. Rosales<\/strong><br \/>Chief<br \/>Human Resource Development Division<br \/>Tel: 8736-2246<br \/>hrdd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Karen M. Magsalin<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Procurement and Supply Division<br \/>Telefax: 5310-2013<br \/>procurement@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Henrietta P. Narvaez<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Archives and Records Division<br \/>Tel: 5310-2020<br \/>records@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Edgar Allan A. Rocha<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>General Services Division<br \/>Tel: 5310-1046<br \/>gsd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Jesusa D. Mendoza<\/strong><br \/>Chief<br \/>Cash Division<br \/>Tel: 5310-0021<br \/>csh.division@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information and Communication Technology Service<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure id=\"myTable\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Gina A. Consignado<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge Director<br \/>Information and Communication Technology Service<br \/>Tel: 5310-0017<br \/>ict.service@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Maridel G. Banasig<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Systems Development &amp; Maintenance Division<br \/>Tel: 5310-0017<br \/>sdmd@prc.gov.ph<br \/>webmasters@prc.gov.ph&nbsp;(For PRC website concerns)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Regie O. Torres<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Network Infrastructure and Information Security Division<br \/>Tel: 5310-0017<br \/>niisd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Jeffrey De Leon<\/strong><br \/>Chief<br \/>Database Management Systems Division<br \/>Tel: 5310-0017<br \/>dmsd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Service<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure id=\"myTable\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Atty. Lovelika T. Bautista<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge&nbsp;Director<br \/>Legal Service<br \/>Tel.: 8821-9294<br \/>legal.service@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Atty. Hector C. Silva<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Hearing and Investigation Division<br \/>Tel.: 8821-9294<br \/>Tel. +63919 664 8567<br \/>Tel. +63927 985 4488<br \/>Tel.: 8821-9294<br \/>hearing.investigation@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Atty. Arnel G. Ramon<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Special Prosecution Division<br \/>Tel.: 8821-9294<br \/>special.prosecution@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Atty. Jebert Benedict J. Bernabe<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Legal Research and Opinion Division<br \/>Tel.: 8821-9294<br \/>legal.research@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Licensure Office<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure id=\"myTable\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rebecca C. Garcia<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge Director<br \/>Licensure Office<br \/>Telefax: 5310-0024<br \/>licensure.office@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Nhonha Lie A. Simbre<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Licensure Division<br \/>Tel: 8735-4703<br \/>licensure.division@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Norman M. De Guzman<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Test Development Division<br \/>Tel: 8584-7155<br \/>tdd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Mercedita L. Visitacion<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Rating Division<br \/>Tel: 8735-1534<br \/>rating@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Affairs Office<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure id=\"myTable\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Jesper P. Paquito<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge&nbsp;Director<br \/>International Affairs Office<br \/>Tel: 8244-7674<br \/>iao@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Michelle Loise C. Saquido-Marcial<\/strong><br \/>Chief<br \/>International Development Division<br \/>Tel: 8244-7674<br \/>idd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marie Cecille P. Fernando<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Qualification Recognition Division<br \/>Tel: 8244-7674<br \/>qrd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Jesper P. Paquito<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>International Commitments Negotiation Division<br \/>Tel: 8244-7674<br \/>icnd@prc.gov.ph&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulation Office<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure id=\"myTable\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Atty. Maria Liza M. Hernandez<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge Director<br \/>Regulation Office<br \/>Chief<br \/>Continuing Professional Development Division<br \/>Telefax: 8810-8415<br \/>regulations.office@prc.gov.ph<br \/>cpdd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><td><strong>Julie F. Rodriguez<\/strong><br \/>Officer-in-Charge<br \/>Accreditation and Compliance Division<br \/>Telefax: 5310-2026<br \/>acd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Evelyn C. Bayaua<\/strong><br \/>Chief<br \/>Professional Registry Division<br \/>Tel: 8736-2248<br \/>prd@prc.gov.ph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-1545182524\"><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>Atty. Janice P. CastellanoCommission SecretaryTel: 5310-2009comsec@prc.gov.ph Public Information and Media Relations UnitTel: 8584-7155pimru@prc.gov.phprcpublicinfo@prc.gov.ph PRB Screening Unitprb.screening@prc.gov.ph Atty. Omaimah E. GandamraOfficer-in-Charge, PRB Secretariat DivisionTel: 8552-0010prb.secretariat@prc.gov.ph Josie B. A\u00f1onuevoOfficer-in-ChargeInternal Audit Services DivisionTel: 5310-1014internal.audit@prc.gov.ph Planning, Management And Financial Service Jose A. AbundoDirectorPlanning, Management and Financial ServiceTel: 5310-4045pmfs@prc.gov.ph Monitoring and Evaluation DivisionTelefax: 8733-1047monitoring@prc.gov.ph Gloria L. AsinasOfficer-in-Charge, Planning DivisionTelefax: 8733-1047planning@prc.gov.ph\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/prc-contact-information\/\">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-22900","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22900","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=22900"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22900\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}