There is essentially no difference between the DHET bursary and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. The DHET bursary is another name for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursary.
The scheme is a South African government initiative aimed at providing financial support to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to afford access to higher education institutions.
The goal of NSFAS is to increase access to higher education and to promote equality in education. NSFAS provides funding for tuition fees, study materials, and living expenses to eligible students.
To qualify for NSFAS funding, a student must be a South African citizen must come from a family with a combined annual income of less than R350,000 and be accepted to study at a South African public university or TVET college.
The NSFAS application process usually opens in the second half of the year, and interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The application requires students to submit their family income information, academic records, and other supporting documents.
Once a student has been approved for NSFAS funding, the financial aid covers their study-related expenses for the duration of their program. This includes tuition fees, study materials, and a monthly allowance for living expenses.
The allowance is intended to help students with their day-to-day living expenses, such as food, transportation, and accommodation.
It is also worth pointing out that, throughout the course of the previous current academic year's application window, the bursary scheme has introduced various changes to its eligibility requirements
Thus, by providing financial support and academic support, NSFAS helps students achieve their full potential and reach their goals.
Students who are interested in applying for NSFAS funding are encouraged to visit the NSFAS website or contact their nearest NSFAS office for more information.
