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Both NSFAS funded and non-NSFAS funded students registered for approved courses at public universities in the 2020 and 2021 academic years are eligible to receive these learning devices.

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2023 Applications Supporting documents
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Vulnerable Child declaration form
Declaration form non-SASSA
Disability Annexure A form

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The higher education sector gets new leadership
Higher Education, Science and Innovation led by Dr. Blade Nzimande.


The higher education sector gets new leadership

Four days after being inaugurated as the president of the Republic Of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, announced his Cabinet on Wednesday evening,May 29 2019.The National Student Financial Aid Scheme will now report under a new Ministry, that of Higher Education, Science and Innovation led by Dr. Blade Nzimande and Deputy Minisister Buti Manamela.

Dr. Nzimande is not new to the higher education sector as he has been the Minister of Higher education and Training before.

NSFAS Board Chair condemns the intentional misrepresentation of the SIU report.
NSFAS Board Chair condemns the intentional misrepresentation of the SIU report.

In an interview with ENCA this morning, Mr Khosa condemned media reporting that suggests the fraudulent transactions are still proceeding.

This is history. We have since established systems that would eliminate such activities, He reminded viewers that the period in question is 2018-2021 and has no relevance to the current situation wherein systems have been radically improved, and measures have been put in place to prevent such errors.

The NSFAS Board wishes to reassure all stakeholders that the current systems have eliminated the prevalence of these fraudulent activities .







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Who qualifies for the Bursary? You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2023 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college Click here to read more


Who qualifies for the Bursary?

You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2023 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:
  • SASSA recipients automatically qualify on financial eligibility
  • Your combined household income is not more than R350 000 per year or
  • Person with a disability with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per year or
  • Must have email and cell phone number
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  1. Type in first names (as per ID number)
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  4. Type in your own Email address
  5. Type in your own Cellphone number
  6. Accept terms and conditions Tick the box provided, to allow NSFAS to check the information provided (compulsory)
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