{"id":57991,"date":"2024-12-03T01:08:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T01:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nursing24.co.za\/?p=743"},"modified":"2024-12-03T01:08:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T01:08:17","slug":"stellenbosch-university-us-nursing-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/stellenbosch-university-us-nursing-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Stellenbosch University\u00a0(US) Nursing Application 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stellenbosch University (US) Nursing Application 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-82850384\"><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><strong>Applications open on 1 March and close on the following dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>31 May<\/strong>:&nbsp; Applications close for the programme MB,ChB in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>30 June<\/strong>:&nbsp; Applications close for all other undergraduate programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>30 June<\/strong>:&nbsp; Residence applications close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>31 August<\/strong>: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>31 October<\/strong>: Applications close for Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>30 November<\/strong>: Applications for NSFAS bursaries close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bPlease note that no late applications will be considered.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Before you apply&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that you understand the University\u2019s Admission Policy, and the admission and selection criteria of the different faculties before you apply. The policy, criteria and guidelines are available at Undergraduate Prospective Student website at www.maties.com, or you can contact our Client Service on +27 21 808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za. For postgraduate studies, please visit the Prospective Postgraduate Student website at www.sun.ac.za\/pgstudies .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Take note of the closing dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Undergraduate closing dates for all students, including international students:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>31 May: Applications close for the programme MB,ChB in the Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences.<br>30 June: Applications close for all other undergraduate programmes.<br>30 June: Residence applications close.<br>31 August: Applications for Stellenbosch University financial assistance close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postgraduate closing dates for all students:<\/strong><br>Visit the Prospective Postgraduate Student website (www.sun.ac.za\/pgstudies) for a list of the closing dates of all the postgraduate programmes offered for the 2026 intake year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing dates for financial assistance:<\/strong><br>31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Click applicable button for application instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAKE SURE THAT YOU UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED&nbsp;DOCUMENTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can find out more about the requirements regarding compulsory application documents, your contract as well as the application fee payment options in the relevant sections of the online application or the hard copy application form. You can also access the information on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maties.com\/\"><strong>www.maties.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or contact our Client Service on 021 808 9111 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@sun.ac.za\">info@sun.ac.za<\/a>.<\/li><li>Certified copies of the original documents, must be provided. Please note that we cannot accept online results obtained from self-service portals.<\/li><li>Electronic copies you provide should be clear and legible (not blurred, cropped or obscured). The preferred format for uploading your documents is pdf, jpeg and tiff.<\/li><li>Stellenbosch University reserves the right to request additional and original supporting documentation should this be deemed necessary at any point.<\/li><li>Your signed contract, your application documents as well as proof of payment should be uploaded online at your&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/midtier.sun.ac.za\/student-application-status\/#\/home\">Application Status\u200b<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;link on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maties.com\/\"><strong>www.maties.com<\/strong><\/a>before the closing date. If you apply with a hard copy application, you should include all the required documents with your application.<\/li><li>If we do not receive all your documents by the closing date, your application will unfortunately not be considered.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It remains your responsibility to make sure that the University receive these documents on time. You can monitor your application on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maties.com\/\">www.maties.com<\/a>&nbsp;to ensure that your application is complete. Sign in with your student number and official SUN-password.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Currently in final school year<\/td><td><strong>South African school system:&nbsp;<\/strong>Final grade 11 results according to the guidelines of the Department of Basic Education\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>International school system:&nbsp;<\/strong>Grade 11 results as well as list of final-year school subjects with levels.&nbsp;Also note:If you are enrolled in a foreign (international) school system, for example International Baccalaureate (IB) or a USA High School Diploma, you must apply using grade 11 (pre-final year) results. You must also supply a list of subjects taken in the final year of school (grade 12\/13) with levels for the subjects and predicted results (confirmed by the school). Applicants from the Cambridge school system do not need to provide the predicted results for the final year subjects. You still need to provide the list of subjects and indicate the level at which you are taking them in your final year. For more information about matriculation exemption, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mb.usaf.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/mb.usaf.ac.za\/.<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Completed final school year<\/td><td><strong>South African school system<\/strong>: National Senior Certificate (NSC)\/Statement of symbols of final school leaving results.\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>International school system:&nbsp;<\/strong>Final school results from International Curriculum (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, etc.), including School of Tomorrow.&nbsp;Also note:If you complete your schooling in an international school system, you must meet the requirements set by Universities South Africa (USAF) for Matriculation Exemption for that system by the time you come to register. To determine whether you meet\/will meet the requirements, please see:<a href=\"http:\/\/mb.usaf.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/mb.usaf.ac.za&nbsp;<\/a>and select the relevant country&#8217;s information. It is normally only possible to apply for a formal certificate of Matriculation Exemption during your first year of registration so you might not yet have it available when you come to register for the first time. You will, however, be able to register &#8211; provided that you qualify for exemption.\n\n<strong>Additional subjects or rewrites<\/strong>: If you have completed additional subjects or rewrote subjects (or are busy rewriting the subjects this year), please include the subjects and grades.\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currently enrolled at a tertiary institution (excluding Stellenbosch University qualifications)<\/td><td>\n\nFinal school-leaving results (See \u201ccompleted final school year&#8221;).\nProof of registration in&nbsp;<strong>first year<\/strong>&nbsp;when no academic transcript \/ record is available yet.\nProof of registration in current academic year and a list of subjects.\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tertiary qualifications completed (excluding Stellenbosch University qualifications)<\/td><td>Include with final school-leaving results where applicable\n&nbsp;\n\nRelevant&nbsp;<strong>certificates&nbsp;<\/strong>PLUS full academic record \/ transcript for each year, including grades\n\n\n<strong>Diploma<\/strong>(s)&nbsp; PLUS full academic record \/ transcript for each year, including grades\n<strong>B degree&nbsp;<\/strong>certificate(s) PLUS full academic record \/ transcript for each year, including grades\n<strong>Honours&nbsp;<\/strong>degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic record \/ transcript for each year, including grades\n<strong>Master&#8217;s&nbsp;<\/strong>degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic record \/ transcript for each year, including grades (where applicable)\n<strong>Doctoral&nbsp;<\/strong>degree certificate(s) PLUS full academic record \/ transcript for each year, including grades (where applicable)\n\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NON ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS WE REQUIRE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All forms are available at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maties.sun\/\">www.maties.sun<\/a>&nbsp;or you can contact our Client Service at 021&nbsp;808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Your%20contract.pdf\">Contract<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(please print, sign and upload)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Student%20Support%20Form.pdf\">Student support form (students with disabilities)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional programme specific documents (If applicable):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2347342537\"><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-3914505375\"><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\"><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Faculty%20of%20Medicine%20and%20Health%20Sciences%20NAM%20Form.pdf\">Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences non-academic form<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Nursing%20NAM%20Vorm.pdf\">Nursing non-academic form<\/a>\u200b<\/strong><br><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Speech-Language%20and%20Hearing%20Therapy%20NAM%20Form.pdf\">Speech Language and Hearing Therapy<\/a>,<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Dietetics%20NAM%20Form.pdf\">Dietetics visitation form<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/BA%20(Visual%20Arts)%20NAM%20Form.pdf\">Portfolio requirements for BA (Visual Arts)<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/BA%20Drama%20and%20Theatre%20Studies%20NAM%20Form.pdf\">Selection form for BA Drama and Theatre Studies<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/BABSc%20Sport%20Science%20NAM%20Form.pdf\">BA (Sport Science) and BSc (Sport Science) non-academic form<\/a>\u200b<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YOUR APPLICATION FEE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Application fee (R100) can be paid as part of the online application process.<\/li><li>Please note that applicants from schools with a quantile 1 to 3, as well as international students, do not need to pay the application fee. Quantile 1 to 3 schools are schools which are identified by the Department of Basic Education as schools situated in disadvantaged environments. If you are unsure about the status of your school, please ask the school. The online application system will automatically exempt you from the application fee when you apply.<\/li><li>Cash payments may also be made in person at the cashiers at the Administration building A (Stellenbosch Campus).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Read more about&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/fees\/payment-options\">payment options<\/a><\/strong> at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maties.com\/\">www.maties.com<\/a><\/strong> or contact our Client Service at 021&nbsp;808 9111 or info@sun.ac.za.\u200b<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-1539495509\"><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>Stellenbosch University (US) Nursing Application 2026 Applications open on 1 March and close on the following dates: 31 May:&nbsp; Applications close for the programme MB,ChB in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. 30 June:&nbsp; Applications close for all other undergraduate programmes. 30 June:&nbsp; Residence applications close. 31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a 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