Check Your NSFAS Bursary Status On MyNSFAS – Your Complete Guide. To ensure a smooth funding process, you must keep an eye on your application status when applying for NSFAS funding. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of checking your NSFAS status on MyNSFAS and provide valuable insights into the NSFAS bursary program.
Why Check Your NSFAS Status?
If you have submitted an application for a NSFAS bursary, you should monitor your status for updates, requests for additional information, or to track your application’s progress so that you are not left behind.
What NSFAS Covers: Beyond Tuition Fees
Besides tuition fees, NSFAS covers a comprehensive range of student expenses as well. The allowances vary depending on where you study, making NSFAS one of the most sought-after bursaries in South Africa. These include accommodation, meals, living allowances, books, laptops, and travel allowances.
NSFAS Application Process: MyNSFAS Student Portal
In order to check your NSFAS status, you can log in to the MyNSFAS student portal.
- Login to the myNSFAS student portal.
- Enter your username and password.
- Click “SIGN IN!”
- Navigate to ‘Track Funding Progress’ to check your NSFAS application status.
Understanding NSFAS Application Status Codes
A variety of status codes are used by NSFAS to communicate the status of your application. Here is a breakdown of some key status codes:
- Application Submitted: Your application has loaded successfully onto the NSFAS system.
- Filtering: The system checks for previous qualifications, as NSFAS funds only the first qualification.
- Validation: Third-party checks are conducted with SASSA and the Department of Home Affairs.
- Evaluation: NSFAS verifies all submitted documents.
- Funding Eligibility: Household financial status is verified (annual income not exceeding R350,000).
- Awaiting Academic Results/Admission: NSFAS checks your academic results and institution admission status.
- Awaiting Registration: Data is received from your institution to create a bursary agreement.
How to Submit an NSFAS Appeal
Follow these steps if your NSFAS application is unsuccessful:
- Log into your “MyNSFAS” account.
- Click ‘Track Funding Progress.’
- If unsuccessful, click on ‘Submit Appeal Tab.’
- Choose the appeal reason, upload required documents, and click ‘Submit Appeal.’
- Track the appeal’s progress on your myNSFAS account.
Eligibility Criteria for NSFAS Funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, you must meet certain criteria:
- Combined household income less than R350,000 p.a.
- Admission to a registered South African university, public college, or TVET college.
- South African citizenship.
- SASSA grant recipients automatically qualify.
- For students with disabilities, the household income threshold is R600,000 annually.
NSFAS Service Providers and Registration
The NSFAS allowances are handled differently by different service providers. Make sure you register with the right service provider for your institution:
- Tenet Technologies: Cape Peninsula University Of Technology, University Of KwaZulu Natal, etc.
- Coinvest: Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, etc.
- Norraco: Central University Of Technology, Nelson Mandela University, etc.
- Ezaga: Durban University Of Technology, University Of Zululand, etc.
History of NSFAS
Government-funded NSFAS was established in 1991 and has provided financial aid to disadvantaged students ever since. In 1999, NSFAS became the National Student Financial Aid Scheme after it evolved from the Tertiary Education Fund of South Africa. More than 700,000 students will be supported by the program in 2022, with funding reaching over R6 billion.
Postgraduate Studies and NSFAS
In 2021, NSFAS will cease funding postgraduate studies. Students pursuing postgraduate qualifications should explore alternative funding sources, including the National Research Foundation.
Conclusion
NSFAS plays a crucial role in making higher education accessible. Regularly checking your NSFAS status, understanding the application status codes, and meeting eligibility criteria are key to a successful funding journey. For further inquiries, contact NSFAS through their toll-free number 08000 67327 or email [email protected].
