South Africa has several universities and colleges that offer programme in sports and art studies. Applying for a bursary to cover your tuition expenses is always a good choice for students who need financial assistance.

For many university or college graduates, managing student loan repayments can be challenging. However, there are several strategies they can use to make the repayment process easier and stress-free.

The NSFAS student accommodation allowance cap has sparked frustration and conflict at several institutions across the country, as students and universities still battle to secure adequate housing.

A good education is a great investment, but it doesn’t always come cheap. One of the main options students consider when looking for funding to pay their tuition fees are student loans.

If you’re a student planning to fill out various bursary applications, it is extremely important to complete and submit your application without making any unnecessary errors or mistakes.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme recently announced that it will be increasing student living allowances for the 2023 academic year. However many have raised concerns about whether this will affect the student accommodation cap as well.

More than 160,000 applications for financial assistance for the current academic year were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. However, these students were allowed an opportunity to appeal their unsuccessful applications.

If you’re planning to further your studies at the University of South Africa, you’d be happy to know that NSFAS funding is available for students pursing any undergraduate qualifications.

There has been unrest across many campuses since the start of the 2023 academic year. This unrest, has been the result of NSFAS allowances and a new cap on student accommodation.

Nearly one million students pursing higher education in South Africa will be funded by Nsfas during the 2023 academic year. These students will receive several allowances that aim to take away any financial burdens during their studies.

There are a number of scholarship and funding opportunities available for South African students wanting to pursue studies, research, and exchange programmes in other countries.

In 2022, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme announced that as of the 2023 academic year, all beneficiaries at universities and TVET colleges will start receiving their monthly allowances via the new NSFAS bank card.

Last year, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) launched an investigation into maladministration and corruption at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. A civil action group has now urged the SUI to look into further tenders as concerns are brought forward.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has rejected more than 300,000 applications for the 2023 academic year. Unsuccessful applicants have been urged to appeal the funding decision.

Securing a scholarship or bursary to fund your studies can be a very stressful and overwhelming process. This is why it's important to understand how NQF levels work and which one is needed for a scholarship. 

With academic activities underway at numerous tertiary institutions across the country, Minister Blade Nzimande has emphasized that government remains committed to ensuring that funded students can start the year on a positive note.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has revealed that more than 160,000 applications for financial assistance for the 2023 academic year have been rejected. These students are encouraged to appeal the scheme’s funding decision.

Universities and colleges across the country are all gearing up to welcome students back on campus grounds. However, thousands of students are yet to secure funding to cover their tuition costs.

The academic year at various institutions in South Africa is expected to roll out as of mid-February. Nsfas students have been advised to take note of the changes made to the academic eligibility criteria for 2023. 

As Higher Education institutions across the country prepare to welcome new and returning students back on campus, the department has made a few announcements that will put Nsfas funded students' minds at ease as they start the new academic year.