{"id":68569,"date":"2024-05-24T23:22:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T23:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/courses24.co.za\/?page_id=68569"},"modified":"2024-05-24T23:22:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T23:22:53","slug":"eduloan-ufs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/eduloan-ufs\/","title":{"rendered":"Eduloan UFS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3801788540\"><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>he university reserves the right to amend without prior notice, the regulations and bursary\/loan values and\/or conditions applicable to the awarding of bursaries\/loans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONTACT DETAILS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Telephone number:&nbsp; +27 51 401 9111 (OPTION 3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bloemfontein Campus:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:FinAidenquiriesbfn@ufs.ac.za\">FinAidenquiriesbfn@ufs.ac.za&nbsp;<\/a><br \/><\/strong><strong>South Campus:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:FinAidenquiriessouth@ufs.ac.za\">FinAidenquiriessouth@ufs.ac.za<\/a><br \/><\/strong><strong>Qwaqwa Campus:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:FinAidqwa@ufs.ac.za\" class=\"\">FinAidqwa@ufs.ac.za<\/a>&nbsp;<br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/frequently-asked-questions-doc.pdf?sfvrsn=95ac5220_0\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/financial-aid-documents\/frequently-asked-questions539467e75b146fc79f4fff0600aa9400.pdf?sfvrsn=f7800820_0\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important notice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NSFAS does not fund the University Access Programmes (UAP), as it is a bridging programme. You must fund your own studies and apply the following year for mainstream studies, if you have successfully passed your UAP year.&nbsp; NSFAS funding is&nbsp;<strong>ONLY<\/strong>&nbsp;applicable for the&nbsp;<strong>Higher Certificates<\/strong>&nbsp;presented via the UFS South Campus. Students who obtained a Higher Certificate must reapply for NSFAS funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please ensure that your contact details at NSFAS are updated for important communication relating to allowances to reach you.&nbsp; To update your cellphone number, please login on your myNSFAS account using your username and password.&nbsp; Once logged in click \u201cPersonal Details\u201d on the top of your screen.&nbsp; You will then be able to update your cellphone number and email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/registration-information-docaecc3de75b146fc79f4fff0600aa9400.pdf?sfvrsn=ad85220_0\">REGISTRATION INFORMATION.doc<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/nsfas-students-step-by-step-informationf69467e75b146fc79f4fff0600aa9400.pdf?sfvrsn=52800820_0\">nsfas-students-step-by-step-information<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/financial-aid-documents\/nsfas-information-for-prospective-students-vision.pdf?sfvrsn=a0f82a20_0\">NSFAS INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS<\/a><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NSFAS 2024 GUIDELINES &#8211; STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/student-responsibility-6-3-(nsfas-guidelines).pdf?sfvrsn=6f6d5220_0\">Student responsibility (NSFAS guidelines 6.3)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NSFAS 2024 APPEALS&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/financial-aid-documents\/nsfas-appeal-information67d767e75b146fc79f4fff0600aa9400.pdf?sfvrsn=c3c30820_0\">nsfas-appeal-information<\/a><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NSFAS 2024 TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/financial-aid-documents\/nsfas-transport-application-instructions.pdf?sfvrsn=1a590e20_0\">NSFAS TRANSPORT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/financial-aid-documents\/nsfas-transport-process-for-2024---students.pdf?sfvrsn=71590e20_0\">NSFAS TRANSPORT PROCESS FOR 2024 &#8211; STUDENTS<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/financial-aid-documents\/guide-to-students-with-denied-status-on-application9b9c47e75b146fc79f4fff0600aa9400.pdf?sfvrsn=3f882820_0\">GUIDE TO STUDENTS WITH DENIED STATUS ON TA APPLICATION<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/financial-aid-documents\/guide-to-students-with-initial-status-on-applicationac9c47e75b146fc79f4fff0600aa9400.pdf?sfvrsn=8882820_0\">GUIDE TO STUDENTS WITH INITIAL STATUS ON TA APPLICATION<\/a><br \/><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/difficulties-experienced-while-applying-online-for-transport-allowance-guide-doc.pdf?sfvrsn=6fd75220_0\">Difficulties experienced while applying Online for Transport Allowance Guide.doc<\/a>&nbsp;<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/fundi-loan-applicaton-form.pdf?sfvrsn=974a5220_0\">FUNDI LOAN APPLICATION FORM<\/a><br \/><br \/>FUNDING FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Postgraduate applicants must&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/centreforgraduatesupport\/centreforgraduatesupporthome\/funding1\/postgraduate-bursaries\" class=\"\">visit this link for funding information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)&nbsp;BURSARIES FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Information regarding master&#8217;s and PhD degrees is available on the NRF website at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrf.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.nrf.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information on the Scholarships and Fellowships Programme is available on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrf.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.nrf.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For enquiries, please contact the NRF Support Desk:<br \/>Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 16:30<br \/>T: +27 12 481 4202 | +27 12 481 4202<br \/>F: +27 12 481 4054<br \/>E:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:supportdesk@nrf.ac.za\">supportdesk@nrf.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hard copies of the applications, including supporting documentation, should be handed to<br \/>Motlhabane P (+27 51 401 9635) at the Johannes Brill Building, Room 17.<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-357381773\"><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-1431574479\"><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-4222624444\"><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>he university reserves the right to amend without prior notice, the regulations and bursary\/loan values and\/or conditions applicable to the awarding of bursaries\/loans. CONTACT DETAILS Telephone number:&nbsp; +27 51 401 9111 (OPTION 3) Bloemfontein Campus:&nbsp;FinAidenquiriesbfn@ufs.ac.za&nbsp;South Campus:&nbsp;FinAidenquiriessouth@ufs.ac.zaQwaqwa Campus:&nbsp;&nbsp;FinAidqwa@ufs.ac.za&nbsp; FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS) Important notice NSFAS does not fund the University Access\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/eduloan-ufs\/\">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-68569","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68569","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=68569"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68569\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}