{"id":59625,"date":"2024-04-02T17:13:35","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T17:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50applications.com\/?p=16552"},"modified":"2024-04-02T17:13:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T17:13:35","slug":"ufs-notice-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-notice-board\/","title":{"rendered":"UFS Notice Board Information for Prospective students"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>UFS Notice Board<\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Free State Open Fencing competition<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-393829238\"><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>This is an invitation to attend the Free State Open Fencing competition and see top fencers in action. It is also an opportunity to see what fencing is all about and to join the Kovsie Fencing Club.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Fencers from across the country will be competing in different disciplines over the weekend and spectators are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> 18 and 19 March<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Time(s)<\/strong>: 07:30 \u2013 16:00<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Place:<\/strong> Exercise and Sport Sciences Building (132) (old BOK), UFS Bloemfontein Campus<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Information at <a href=\"mailto:versterw@ufs.ac.za\">versterw@ufs.ac.za<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:mariet@blou.net\">mariet@blou.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Students or staff that are interested in joining the Kovsie Fencing Club can contact Wanda Verster <a href=\"mailto:versterw@ufs.ac.za\">versterw@ufs.ac.za<\/a>. You can also contact Mariet Schr\u00f6der at <a href=\"mailto:mariet@blou.net\">mariet@blou.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Beginners are very welcome. We offer a beginners course that will teach you everything you need to know. The course includes rental of the equipment.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Students and staff of any age can join as beginners.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Students will also be able to compete in the USSA fencing competition in Cape Town in July.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Mariet Schr\u00f6der 082 882 7627<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Wanda Verster 051\u00a0401\u00a02500<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Ben Zwane <a href=\"mailto:zwanemb@ufs.ac.za\">zwanemb@ufs.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>PROVISIONAL REGISTERED STUDENTS<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are provisionally registered, remember to make additional payments on\/before 1 April 2026 to secure your registration.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact the Student Finance Offices if you have made the required payments or if you need assistance or advice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Leadership Development Training &#8211; 2026<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Attention KOVSIES!<br \/>\nAre you a current or potential LEADER?<br \/>\nJoin us for essential and dynamic LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"All the information\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/2026-gen-training_engmedia-edited-changes-accepted.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">All the information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invitation: UFS DiMTEC Symposium on Climate Resilience and Water<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"KovsieLife astronaut-1849402 kl\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/images\/librariesprovider31\/default-album\/kovsielife-astronaut-1849402-kl.jpg?sfvrsn=0\" alt=\"KovsieLife astronaut-1849402 kl\" \/>The Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (DiMTEC) will host a symposium on: Climate resilience and water. Cosmonaut, Dr Dumitru Prunariu from Romania, is the keynote speaker at this event. Dr Prunariu, President of the World Cosmonaut Society, was an astronaut on Soyuz 40 and worked in the Salyut 6 space station. He will discuss the contribution of space research to a more resilient globe.<\/p>\n<p>Attendance fee for students: Free<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/default-document-library\/african-water-and-climate-resilience-program-2026.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">Programme<\/a> (Venue: Equitas Auditorium)<br \/>\nMore information: Germie van Coppenhagen on <a href=\"mailto:vcoppenhagenG@ufs.ac.za\">vcoppenhagenG@ufs.ac.za<\/a> or 051 401 3123. Photo: Pixabay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>KPMG hotline to combat corruption and fraud at UFS<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/templates\/archive.aspx?news=6635&amp;cat=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Tuition Fee Account<\/h4>\n<p>Remember to settle your Tuition Fee Account in FULL to view your results. Thank you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>UFS amends formula for the allocation of merit bursaries<\/h4>\n<p><em>Prospective and current students encouraged to excel academically.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The University of the Free State (UFS) has amended the formula for the allocation of academic merit bursaries. The decision to amend the allocation was taken, inter alia, to encourage prospective and current students to excel academically.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding new first-year students, academic merit bursaries will be awarded as follows as from 2016:<\/p>\n<p>Admission Point 38 \u2212 41 or M-score of 43 \u2212 46 = R5 050<\/p>\n<p>Admission Point 42 or M-score of 47 = R7 850<\/p>\n<p>Admission Point 43+ or M-score of 48 = R13 500<\/p>\n<p>Regarding senior undergraduate and postgraduate students, the calculation factor used for the calculation of academic merit bursary amounts will be amended at the end of 2015 from .80 to .50 for 2016.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"gt-src-tools-l\">Purchasing with Student Card<\/h4>\n<p>Where meals, books and computer items can be purchased with your student card<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"More information\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider31\/announcements---notice-board-documents\/2015-student-card-sales-666-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=0\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Protecting you and the campus<\/h4>\n<p>Protecting you and the campus is the main objective of Protection Services. This includes ensuring the safety of your electronic devices. From the beginning of the third term, cellphones, laptops, and tablets can be engraved with your personal details. The new high-tech engraving machine will be launched at the Student Centre on the Thakaneng Bridge, and will henceforth be available at Protection Services during office hours.<\/p>\n<p>You need to present a student card and identity document to access the service.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact Mr Mokgawa Kobe on 051 401 3438 051 401 3438.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>New student card &#8211; eduxtras<\/h4>\n<p><strong>How to apply: The Finance Department will be issuing a new student card in 2015: the eduxtras card. <\/strong>ONLY the following persons need to apply for this card: 1. New students who don\u2019t have a card (issued free of charge) 2. Students using their cards to buy meals and books (old card exchanged for new card free of charge) 3. Students who lost their cards (R65 payable) Get your card at:<\/p>\n<p>1. Bloemfontein Campus: Examination Hall 5 or Thakaneng Bridge<\/p>\n<p>2. Qwaqwa Campus: Student Card Office<\/p>\n<p>Enquire telephonically at 051 401 2799 or 051 401 3337 or send an email to: <a href=\"mailto:klasgelde@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">klasgelde@ufs.ac.za<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:tuitionfees@ufs.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tuitionfees@ufs.ac.za<\/a><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-3451026420\"><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-2820442924\"><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-3650057573\"><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>UFS Notice Board Free State Open Fencing competition This is an invitation to attend the Free State Open Fencing competition and see top fencers in action. It is also an opportunity to see what fencing is all about and to join the Kovsie Fencing Club. Fencers from across the country will be competing in different\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/ufs-notice-board\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"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=59625"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59625\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59625"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}