If you’ve been looking for funding for your studies, you may have come across the the term NSFAS. You may be wondering: what is NSFAS? Let’s take a look at what NSFAS is and what it can do for you.

NSFAS: What is NSFAS?

NSFAS, or National Student Financial Aid Scheme, was established according to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act of 1999 and incorporated Tertiary Education Fund of South Africa (TEFSA), which stopped operating in 2000.

The NSFAS bursary covers a range of student needs to help you through your tertiary career. 

When Attending A University The Following Will Be Covered:

• Student accommodation: All cost will be covered according to the university residence price list. Private accommodation will only be covered if it lies within the university residence price range.

• Transport: Within 40km of the univerisity.

• Meals: All meals will be covered, if living on student residence.

Unfortunately not all NSFAS applicants were successful with their application, however don't give up hope. If you are one of the NSFAS 2019 applicants whose application was unsuccessful and would like to dispute this funding decision, follow these easy steps:

If you have forgotten your NSFAS password then follow these easy steps:

• Go to the myNSFAS student portal.
• Click on Forgot your password? Click here
• Enter your ID number.
• Click on I can't remember my password. Then click on SUBMIT.

Once you have followed these four easy steps then your password will be sent to your registered cell phone number and e-mail address.

If you’re looking for funding for your studies, you probably know you need to go through NSFAS.

Applications for bursaries to cover studies in 2020 will be closing very soon.

You may be a little confused as to how to apply though, so here’s a quick guide on how to apply for NSFAS online.

Get your certified supporting documents ready.

You will need: