{"id":59624,"date":"2024-04-02T16:48:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T16:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50applications.com\/?p=16547"},"modified":"2024-04-02T16:48:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T16:48:22","slug":"become-ufs-student-9-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/become-ufs-student-9-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a UFS student in 9 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Become a UFS student in 9 steps<\/h2>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-821047881\"><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>Step 1:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.ufs.ac.za\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply online<\/a> or in hard copy (written).<br \/>\n<strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Your application form is processed. You will receive a student number. If you have not submitted the required documents, you will be requested to do so in order to finalise your application.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 3: <\/strong>You are conditionally admitted once you meet all the admission requirements.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 4:<\/strong> If you have applied for campus residence, you will now receive correspondence from <a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/residences\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Housing and Residence Affairs<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 5: <\/strong>If you are accepted when the final Grade 12 results become available, in January 2026, you will receive a letter of acceptance.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 6: <\/strong>You have to make prepayments five (5) days prior to registration in January 2026. Use your student number as the reference number.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Register during January 2026.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Get your study material and timetable after registration.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Enjoy your classes, which start early February 2026.<\/p>\n<h4>1) Career guidance \u2013 make the right choice the first time<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gostudy.net\/ufs\">(http:\/\/www.gostudy.net\/ufs)<\/a><br \/>\nMany students change courses or drop out in their first year of study. The University of the Free State wants to make sure that you make the right choice the first time and to utilise the opportunities from day one. So, how do you use the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gostudy.net\/ufs\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">career guidance programme?<\/a> (<a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gostudy.net\/ufs\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.gostudy.net\/ufs<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Kovsie2b\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kovsie2B facebook page<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2) 2026 Application information<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/kovsielife\/unlisted-pages\/study\/application-documents-for-admission-to-the-ufs-29\">Application documents: UFS Admission<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/prospective-students-documents\/2026-prospectus.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">2026 Prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty information booklets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Economic and Management Sciences\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/prospective-students-documents\/economic-and-management-sciences.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">Economic and Management Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Education \" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/prospective-students-documents\/education.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Health Sciences\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/prospective-students-documents\/health-sciences.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">Health Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"The Humanities\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/prospective-students-documents\/the-humanities.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">The Humanities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Law\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/prospective-students-documents\/law.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">Law<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Natural and Agricultural Sciences\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/prospective-students-documents\/natural-and-agricultural-sciences.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">Natural and Agricultural Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Theology\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/prospective-students-documents\/theology.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">Theology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>General information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/kovsielife\/unlisted-pages\/prospective-students\/compulsory-national-benchmark-tests-(nbts)-80\">Compulsory National Benchmark Tests (NBTs)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/about-the-ufs\/visit-the-ufs\/maps-of-our-campuses\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Maps of our Campuses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/kovsielife\/unlisted-pages\/bursaries\/financial-aid\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial aid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"KovsieSport bursary application form\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/all-documents\/kovsiesport-bursary-application-form.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">KovsieSport bursary application form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/residences\/housing-and-residence-affairs\/residence-life\/residences\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Housing and Residence Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/supportservices\/departments\/international-affairs-home\">Office for International Affairs<\/a><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>3) Important dates<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Applications open for 2026:<\/strong> 1 April 2026<strong><br \/>\n<a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/templates\/calendar-item?EventID=812\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloemfontein Campus Open Day<\/a>: <\/strong>13 May 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Qwaqwa Campus Open Day: <\/strong>20 May 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Applications close for Health Sciences and Architecture: <\/strong>31 May 2026<\/p>\n<h4>4) 2026 Second semester application and registration information<\/h4>\n<p>Visit <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.ufs.ac.za\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apply.ufs.ac.za<\/a> to access the application system.<br \/>\nPlease note that not all programmes are offered in the second semester<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Kovsies 2026 Prospectus \" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/kovsies-2026-prospectus-705.pdf?sfvrsn=2\">Kovsies 2026 Prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Kovsies 2026 Qwaqwa Prospectus\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/kovsies-2026-prospectus-704.pdf?sfvrsn=2\">Kovsies 2026 Qwaqwa Prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/templates\/archive.aspx?news=6606&amp;cat=1\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Registration information and map\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/prospective-students-documents\/registration-information-and-map.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">Registration information and map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/templates\/yearbooks\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty-specific Rule books<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty programme information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Economic and Management Sciences\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/economic-and-management-sciences-faculty-booklet-703.pdf?sfvrsn=2\">Economic and Management Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Health Sciences\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/health-sciences-faculty-booklet-700.pdf?sfvrsn=2\">Health Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Education\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/education-faculty-booklet-702.pdf?sfvrsn=2\">Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Law\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/law-faculty-booklet-711.pdf?sfvrsn=2\">Law<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Natural and Agricultural Sciences\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/natural-and-agricultural-sciences-713.pdf?sfvrsn=2\">Natural and Agricultural Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"The Humanities\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/the-humanities-faculty-booklet-701.pdf?sfvrsn=2\">The Humanities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/theology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>5) Academic information and finance<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/kovsielife\/unlisted-pages\/tuition-fees\/tuition-fees-30\">My finances (Tuition fees)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Regulation 8: Curriculum composition and duration of study \" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/regulation-8-curriculum-composition-and-duration-of-study-349.pdf?sfvrsn=2\">Regulation 8: Curriculum composition and duration of study<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/supportservices\/departments\/recognition-of-prior-learning-office-home\">Recognition of Prior Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>6) Contact us<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Application Helpdesk<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Oline applications: <\/strong>+27 51 401 9538\/9864 or <a title=\"\" href=\"mailto:applications@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">applications@ufs.ac.za <\/a><strong><br \/>\nJubee Mawoyo: <\/strong>+27 51 401 2345 or <a title=\"\" href=\"mailto:mawoyomm@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">mawoyomm@ufs.ac.za<\/a><strong><\/p>\n<p>Faculty of Humanities and Theology: <\/strong>contact Charlene Baatjies on +27 51 401 3365 or <a title=\"\" href=\"mailto:baatjiescr@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">b<\/a><a title=\"\" href=\"mailto:aatjiescr@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">aatjiescr@ufs.ac.za<\/a><strong><br \/>\nFaculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Law:<\/strong> contact Simon Sethibe on \u00a0+27 51 401 9863 or <a title=\"\" href=\"mailto:sethibeks@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sethibeks@ufs.ac.za<\/a><strong><br \/>\nFaculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences: <\/strong>contact Ilsa van Wyk on +27 51 401 3659 or <a title=\"\" href=\"mailto:vanwykil@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">vanwykil@ufs.ac.za<\/a><strong><br \/>\nFaculty of Education: <\/strong>contact Mario Bloem on +27 51 401 3597 or <a title=\"\" href=\"mailto:bloemdm@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">bloemdm@ufs.ac.za<\/a><strong><br \/>\nFaculty of Health Sciences: <\/strong>contact Lydia du Toit on +27 51 401 751 or <a title=\"\" href=\"mailto:dutoitl@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">dutoitl@ufs.ac.za <\/a><strong><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.ufs.ac.za\/media\/dl\/Userfiles\/Documents\/00000\/2386_eng.pdf\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloemfontein Campus contact details<\/a><\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.ufs.ac.za\/media\/dl\/Userfiles\/Documents\/00000\/2387_eng.pdf\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Qwaqwa Campus contact details<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.ufs.ac.za\/media\/dl\/Userfiles\/Documents\/00000\/2382_eng.pdf\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">South Campus contact details<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/adhoc-pages\/contact-us\/university-contact-numbers\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">General contact information<\/a><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2445500489\"><div 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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-2625785455\"><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>Become a UFS student in 9 steps Step 1: Apply online or in hard copy (written). Step 2: Your application form is processed. You will receive a student number. If you have not submitted the required documents, you will be requested to do so in order to finalise your application. 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