Gabriélla Siebritz

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Gabriélla is an intern writer at Portal Publishing and studied Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology

With an interest in reading and writing developing from a young age, Gabriélla is passionate about producing good stories and loves learning as much as she can about all the forms of media she's interested in. 

When she's not writing on her blog, you'll find her re-watching The Vampire Diaries, reading a book or obsessing over Taylor Swift lyrics. 

Gabriélla's Articles:

When applying for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, the details you provide in your application will undergo a verification process, that's why it's essential that information you submit is factual and correct. 

NSFAS and the Department of Higher Education have stated that work is being done to solve the many problems associated with the financial aid scheme, one of which is streamlining its NSFAS bank account for university students, in order to resolve some of the issues with delays in funds distribution.

The Organization Undoing Tax Abuse has revealed its findings uncovered during an investigation into the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. The bursary provider has been under intense scrutiny over the past few weeks, due to the discovery of millions in mismanaged funds.

Amidst the current digital transformation, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme has recently launched a bank card which goes with a Nsfas Bank Account, which students can use to make transactions and purchases. However, students with disabilities will receive their allowances in a different manner.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is currently in the process of streamlining its new Bank Account system for university students. Part of this includes registering their bank account with the scheme's collaborative financial services partners.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme provides comprehensive bursaries to deserving students at public tertiary education institutions in South Africa. These institutions include TVET colleges.

If you're planning on studying Humanities or Social Sciences, there are a number of institutions, companies and foundations offering bursaries for students pursuing tertiary education in these fields. 

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behavior. 

When submitting your NSFAS application, you are required to attach certain details about yourself as well as supporting documents to the scheme's online portal. Submitting these documents allows your application to be processed. 

Big revelations are underway at NSFAS as the Special Investigating Unit continues its probe into allegations of fraud and mismanagement within the NSFAS bursary scheme. One particular area of concern is the ongoing collusion surrounding student accommodation. 

Pursuing higher education is quite expensive, especially in South Africa. Unfortunately, criminals know this too and will take advantage of a student's desperation to scam them out of money.

Funding from NSFAS helps millions of South African students achieve their post-school academic goals. The scheme is looking to add a few changes in the future of its application process. 

Despites promises and efforts made by NSFAS and the Department of Higher Education, the issue of a lack of adequate student accommodation remains unsolved. Earlier this year, several students took protest action against the living conditions they've found themselves in for the new academic year. 

Teaching is the cornerstone of development and growth within a country, and it is for this reason that there remains a growing demand for qualified teachers in South Africa. To help resolve this crisis of over-demand and undersupply, there are a few bursaries available that aim to aid the development of more educators.

The pursuit of a career in Law can be a lengthy process, as there is no quick way to study law. Nonetheless, there are a number of ways that students can support their long-term law studies, including through a number of bursary options. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme provides financial aid to thousands of South Africa's students who are pursuing tertiary education. However, not every application can be accepted. Luckily, NSFAS allows for a second chance for your application to be reconsidered. 

 

The problem of bed shortages within student accommodation facilities has prompted NSFAS to fast-track a solution in order to assist the students funded by the scheme. The ongoing challenges with the bursary scheme has left many students frustrated, before the academic year fully began.

Submitting a NSFAS appeal can be a good plan B when your application is not successful. Making sure to keep track of that appeal is just as important.

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behavior. 

Students who receive funding from NSFAS have to maintain their funding status by making sure they pass all their modules. However, the bursary scheme does have exceptions in place that allow second chances for students.


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