{"id":7422,"date":"2024-01-27T14:51:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T14:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50application.com\/?p=7422"},"modified":"2024-01-27T14:51:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T14:51:18","slug":"unisa-nsfas-details-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/unisa-nsfas-details-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Unisa NSFAS Details 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Unisa NSFAS Details 2026<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<h1 class=\"page-header\">NSFAS loans and bursaries<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<p>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a statutory body, funded primarily by the South African National Department of Education and Training, which provides study loans to academically able but financially needy students who wish to study at one of South Africa&#8217;s public institutions of higher education.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a NSFAS loan?<\/h2>\n<p>A NSFAS loan is an award that a student can receive from\u00a0NSFAS upon applying and qualifying for such loan.\u00a0This loan has to be repaid with interest (interest of each year is linked to the national inflation rate). A maximum award size\u00a0is determined for each year by NSFAS. A portion of this award can be converted into a bursary based on academic performance. The size of this bursary is determined by the number of courses which the student has passed. A 100% pass rate will result in a 40% bursary rebate on this NSFAS loan.<\/p>\n<h3>NSFAS Loan Criteria:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Only South African students studying at public South African Higher Education Institutions;<\/li>\n<li>Undergraduate student studying towards a first higher education qualification;<\/li>\n<li>Studying for a postgraduate course which is a requirement to practice his\/her chosen profession (e.g. Post-graduate Certificate in Education);<\/li>\n<li>Any postgraduate degree except, MBA, MBL, DBA or DBL;<\/li>\n<li>Student must be able to demonstrate potential for academic success and that he\/she is financially needy;<\/li>\n<li>Application form has to be fully and correctly completed;<\/li>\n<li>All required documentation need to be submitted upon application;<\/li>\n<li>Must apply before the closing date as published on the NSFAS webpage\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is a NSFAS bursary?<\/h2>\n<p>A variety of NSFAS bursaries exist, each with its own criteria. A NSFAS bursary is an award that a student receives upon application for such funding. This bursary award does not have to be repaid, if the student however does not wish to adhere to the bursary conditions such bursary is reverted to a loan. This loan will have to be repaid with interest. Please visit the\u00a0undergraduate bursary page\u00a0for individual bursary criteria.<\/p>\n<h2>NSFAS Post-graduate Loan<\/h2>\n<p>This loan has been made available\u00a0to students studying towards a post-graduate qualification. Students who are financially needy and who are progressing academically can apply for this funding. Closing date for applications: End of September every year.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nsfas.org.za<\/a>\u00a0for application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2499532744\"><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>The Directorate administers donor funds, in the form of study loans and bursaries, according to donors&#8217; criteria. Our\u00a0main aim is to assist financially needy and academically deserving students. We are proud of the fact that the\u00a0Directorate has empowered a large number of students from different Colleges and diverse geographical groups. Our vision is to be a beacon of great hope and excellence to our clients.<\/p>\n<p>Our mission is to effectively and efficiently administer all funding at our disposal by ensuring that every stakeholder, particularly students and donors, receive high-quality service from a committed and professional\u00a0DSF team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAC Linguistics bursary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who can apply:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Students registered for a BA, BAHons or Masters degree in:<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1508092237\"><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-3168681978\"><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<ul>\n<li>African Languages<\/li>\n<li>Linguistics<\/li>\n<li>Language Practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>What does the bursary cover:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe bursary covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition<\/li>\n<li>Textbooks<\/li>\n<li>Academic Essentials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>When can I apply:<\/b><br \/>\nApplications are currently open. Please download the application form\u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/About\/Service%20departments\/Student%20Affairs\/documents\/DAC_LinguisticsBursaryApplicationForm_2026.doc\">attached<\/a>) for completion and submit to:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:DSF-gov@unisa.ac.za\">DSF-gov@unisa.ac.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Applications close on 10 January 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/About\/Service-departments\/Finance\/Student-Funding\/NSFAS-loans-and-bursaries\">NSFAS loans<\/a>\u00a0(<em>incl. Historic debt loan &amp; Post-graduate loan\u00a0)<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Applications<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nsfas.org.za<\/a> or<\/li>\n<li>complete the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/About\/Service%20departments\/Student%20Affairs\/student%20funding\/documents\/NSFAS%20Application%20Form%20102013APPMRN2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application form<\/a>\u00a0and submit to <a href=\"mailto:student@nsfas.org.za\">student@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Students who were unsuccessful with their NSFAS applications may appeal the rejection of their application by completing the appeals form and submitting it to <a href=\"mailto:student@nsfas.org.za\">student@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/About\/Service%20departments\/Student%20Affairs\/student%20funding\/documents\/Appeals%20Form%20-%20New%20%20Returning%20Students%202614.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appeals form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>SAIFM\/IMARA bursary<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Bursary will fund senior BCOM students for completion of the Registered Person&#8217;s Examaination with SAIFM (South African Institute of Financial Markets)<\/li>\n<li>Senior students in Financial and\/or Economic disciplines are invited to apply for funding. Criteria for consideration:\n<ul>\n<li>Financially needy<\/li>\n<li>Proven Academic record<\/li>\n<li>Residing in identified countries (Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Seychelles)<\/li>\n<li>Have passed at least 200 credits towards intended degree<\/li>\n<li>Major in Finance and\/or Economics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/About\/Service%20departments\/Student%20Affairs\/student%20funding\/documents\/SAIFM_IMARA%20Bursary%20Application%20form%202616%20(word).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application form<\/a>\u00a0SAIFM\/Imara<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/About\/Service%20departments\/Student%20Affairs\/student%20funding\/documents\/Directorate_Student_Funding_Brochure.2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Directorate of Student Funding brochure<\/a>\u00a0<span class=\"pdf\">(PDF: 390.82Kb)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Bursaries undergraduate\n<ul>\n<li>For\u00a0 alternative bursaries please click here <a href=\"http:\/\/bursaries-southafrica.co.za\/anglo-platinum-ltd-bursaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bursaries-southafrica.co.za\/anglo-platinum-ltd-bursaries\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/About\/Service%20departments\/Student%20Affairs\/student%20funding\/documents\/Special_FundingOpportunity_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Special funding opportunity for early to mid-stage African doctoral students<\/a> (PDF: 74 kb)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-269435502\"><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>Unisa NSFAS Details 2026 NSFAS loans and bursaries National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a statutory body, funded primarily by the South African National Department of Education and Training, which provides study loans to academically able but financially needy students who wish to study at one of South Africa&#8217;s public institutions of higher education.\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a 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