{"id":658,"date":"2024-01-23T10:10:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T10:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/courses24.co.za\/?page_id=658"},"modified":"2024-01-23T10:10:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T10:10:20","slug":"nyda-offices","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/nyda-offices\/","title":{"rendered":"NYDA Offices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1184715000\"><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>Below is the list of all the&nbsp;NYDA Offices. scroll to have the appropriate view of the specific office contact address and working hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NYDA Head Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>54 Maxwell Drive, Woodmead North Office Park,<br \/>Woodmead, 2191<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Switchboard: 087 158 6345 \/ 5738<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer Service: 0800 58 58 58<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-Mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@nyda.gov.za\">info@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full-Service Branches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eastern Cape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>East London<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2nd Floor, FNB Building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oxford Street, East London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7744<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Ayabulela.Mahlati@nyda.gov.za\">Ayabulela.Mahlati@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Port Elizabeth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kwantu Towers, Ground Floor,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Govern Mbeki Avenue,Market Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port Elizabeth, 6056<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7904<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:camilla.watkins@nyda.gov.za\">camilla.watkins@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mthatha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wonkemntu Craft Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nelson Mandela Drive (Next to Shell Garage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mthatha, 5100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 086 9599<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mthatha@nyda.gov.za\">mthatha@nyda.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mputumi.duba@nyda.gov.za\">mputumi.duba@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;KwaZulu-Natal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Durban<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>71 Margaret Mncadi Avenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victoria Maine Building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durban, 4001<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7712<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nompumelelo.zuma@nyda.gov.za\">nompumelelo.zuma@nyda.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@nyda.gov.za\">info@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Empangeni<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cnr. Main and Bull Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old Museum Building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 283 2565<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Ndabezinhle.Mthembu@nyda.gov.za\">Ndabezinhle.Mthembu@nyda.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Jabulani.Dladla@nyda.gov.za\">Jabulani.Dladla@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Newcastle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Newcastle Civic Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>37 Murchison Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newcastle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 0871587862<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sindisiwe.malinga@newcastle.gov.za\">sindisiwe.malinga@newcastle.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:melusi.lukhele@nyda.gov.za\">melusi.lukhele@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>eMalahleni<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24 Smuts Avenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Erf 173, Emalahleni, 1035<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7958&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:gladys.mahlangu@nyda.gov.za\">gladys.mahlangu@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nelspruit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office no 7 &amp; 8 Imbizo Place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samora Machel Drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mbombela, 1200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7829&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mbombela@nyda.gov.za\">mbombela@nyda.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Jabulile.shongwe@nyda.gov.za\">Jabulile.shongwe@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secunda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kiwiet Office Park, Block D (Third Door)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secunda, 2302<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7936&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:secunda@nyda.gov.za\">secunda@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gauteng<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Westrand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 Sutherland Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Randfontein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 283 0724\/0730&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:duduzile.shongwe@nyda.gov.za\">duduzile.shongwe@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Johannesburg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>28 Harrison Street&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6th floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marshalltown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Johannesburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7795&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nkileng.nyembe@nyda.gov.za\">nkileng.nyembe@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tshwane<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>252 Thabo Sehume (Formerly Andries) Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middestad Mall (between Pretorius and Schoeman Street)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7991&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Morwamanaka.Phalanyda@nyda.gov.za\">Morwamanaka.Phala@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ekurhuleni<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Facilitation Network Centre (BFN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cnr. Monument and Voortrekker Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kempton Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ekurhuleni@nyda.gov.za\">ekurhuleni@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sedibeng<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mafatsane Thusong Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second Avenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaton, 1985<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 086 9686&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nkateko.mokoena@nyda.gov.za\">nkateko.mokoena@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Limpopo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Polokwane<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>69 Schoeman Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moolman Building, Polokwane, 0699<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7873<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lehlogono.mogale@nyda.gov.za\">lehlogono.mogale@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thulamela<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thulamela Information Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Punda Maria Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thohoyandou, 0950<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7618<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jerry.shirinda@nyda.gov.za\">jerry.shirinda@nyda.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:thulamela@nyda.gov.za\">thulamela@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">estern Cape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cape Town<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shop P 18a Piazza (Landmarks: African Bank &amp; Sanlam)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golden Acre,&nbsp; Adderley Street,&nbsp; Cape Town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7701<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:stephen.curry@nyda.gov.za\">capetown@nyda.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:xolani.bodlo@nyda.gov.za\">xolani.bodlo@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Free State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bloemfontein<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GF Shop 125,&nbsp; Sanlam Plaza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cnr Maitland and East Burger Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloemfontein, 9301<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details : 087 158 7606<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bloemfontein@nyda.gov.za\">bloemfontein@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Northern Cape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kimberley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Old Telkom Building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>64-70 De Toit Span Building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kimberley,&nbsp; 8300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7799<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mosimanegape.macomo@nyda.gov.za\">mosimanegape.macomo@nyda.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lungile.thangeni@nyda.gov.za\">lungile.thangeni@nyda.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North West<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rustenburg<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2012564684\"><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-1338945698\"><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\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>39 Heystek Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next to SARS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rustenburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details: 087 158 7915<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:genevieve.kabini@nyda.gov.za\">genevieve.kabini@nyda.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:floyd.mokwena@nyda.gov.za\">floyd.mokwena@nyda.gov.za<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mahikeng Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrington Street, 2745<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Details:&nbsp;087 086 9591<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-1081466567\"><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>Below is the list of all the&nbsp;NYDA Offices. scroll to have the appropriate view of the specific office contact address and working hours. 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