{"id":907,"date":"2024-01-31T11:36:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/courses24.co.za\/?page_id=907"},"modified":"2024-01-31T11:36:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:36:41","slug":"wsu-wiseup-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wsu-wiseup-2\/","title":{"rendered":"WSU Wiseup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2632769390\"><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>With WSU Wiseup, All students at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsu.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walter Sisulu University<\/a>&nbsp;use Blackboard technology as a teaching and learning platform to easily transition to online study. This makes it simple for students to access lectures online, download lecture notes, and turn in homework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this E-learning platform is to assist Walter Sisulu University (WSU) lecturers in posting their courses and course materials (such as course summaries, lecture notes\/PowerPoint presentations, suggested reading books\/journals, videos, forums) on the E-learning platform so that students can access them for ongoing academic work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-walter-sisulu-university\"><strong>About Walter Sisulu University<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The technology and science-focused Walter Sisulu University has campuses in Komani, East London, Mthatha, and Butterworth. Border Technikon, Eastern Cape Technikon, and the University of the Transkei merged to form Eastern Cape, a province of South Africa, which was established on July 1, 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-wsu-blackboard\"><strong>About WSU Blackboard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Walter Sisulu University\u00a0Blackboard Portal\u00a0is an online virtual learning management system (LMS) that combines dialogues that last for extended periods of time, like those in messages or discussions, with real-time interactions, like those in\u00a0Microsoft Teams\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Instructor\/Ultra\/Interact\/Blackboard_Collaborate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackboard Collaborate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to enable a seamless transition to online learning, WSU students are required to use the Blackboard platform as a teaching and learning platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With\u00a0Blackboard Learn, you can access the course materials at any time and from any location. You can converse with your professors and fellow students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-wsu-prospectus\"><strong>About WSU Prospectus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospective WSU students can learn more about the university\u2019s programs in each discipline. All prospective students can find information about beginning and succeeding at the university in this brochure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0prospectus\u00a0includes a course schedule, entrance requirements, and instructions for submitting an application for admission, serving as a roadmap for the Walter Sisulu University admissions procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must consult the Walter Sisulu University Prospectus in order to learn about the institution\u2019s admission policies or application requirements. All the details a prospective student needs to be properly admitted to the university are in the prospectus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wiseup-blackboard-login-address\"><strong>WiseUp BlackBoard Login Address<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. WiSeUp at Walter Sisulu University:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/wiseup.wsu.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/wiseup.wsu.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Blackboard at Walter Sisulu University:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blackboard.wsu.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/blackboard.wsu.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-enroll-to-the-wsu-blackboard-login\"><strong>How to Enroll to the WSU Blackboard Login<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps to register for the WSU Blackboard System are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wiseup.wsu.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/wiseup.wsu.ac.za<\/a>&nbsp;to access WSU Blackboard and log in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The first choice is to log in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. After you\u2019ve logged in and selected a school, scroll down the page to course categories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Select a course or look for one in your department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Following that, the course material will show up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-access-the-wsu-blackboard-login\"><strong>How to Access the WSU BlackBoard Login<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access your Blackboard login by following the instructions below;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Open your browser and go to the WSU website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Access \u201cConnect Me\u201d page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. When the page has finished loading, click on WiSe Up e-learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. To log in, click the Login button<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. You will then see an area where you can fill in your username and your password<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Add a profile picture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Update your individual information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Ensure that your alerts include information about your course activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-reset-your-wiseup-password\"><strong>How to Reset your WiseUp Password<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How to successfully reset your WiseUp password is provided below;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. On the WiSeUp home page, click Reset Password (before logging in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require a new password, click the \u201cchange password\u201d link on the home page and fill out the form with the necessary details: Your contact information or email address, as well as your passport number or student identification number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. You will receive your password via SMS or email to instruct you on how to change your password through a link if these details match what is in your academic record. Visit Academic Administration to change any erroneous information (the response time depends on your network).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Change your existing password to one that you alone will remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-access-wsu-student-email\"><strong>How to Access WSU Student Email<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the WSU email system, you as a student may stay on top of your correspondence, including the due dates for library books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Every WSU registered student receives an automatic email account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:studentno@mywsu.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studentno@mywsu.ac.za<\/a>&nbsp;email address, for instance, is 220123456<a href=\"http:\/\/mywsu.ac.za.\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@mywsu.ac.za.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. If you\u2019re a student, you can access your emails by visiting to either&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/outlook.office.com&nbsp;<\/a>or&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsu.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.wsu.ac.za<\/a>, scrolling down to Connect Me, and choosing the option to access WSU email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. For first-year students, the student\u2019s ID number serves as the default password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Please remember to look for reminders and overdue notices from the Library in your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wsu-contact-details\"><strong>WSU Contact Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For whatever reason, if you are unable to access your portal, you can get in touch with the remote learning team using the information provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>043 703 8597<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>047 502 2984 &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>043 703 8543&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: wsu.ac.za\/remotelearning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website \u2013 www.wsu.ac.za<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-942898265\"><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-864606771\"><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-1256766835\"><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>With WSU Wiseup, All students at&nbsp;Walter Sisulu University&nbsp;use Blackboard technology as a teaching and learning platform to easily transition to online study. This makes it simple for students to access lectures online, download lecture notes, and turn in homework. The purpose of this E-learning platform is to assist Walter Sisulu University (WSU) lecturers in posting\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wsu-wiseup-2\/\">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-907","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/907","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=907"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/907\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}