NSFAS 2024 Semester 2 Applications Are Now Open

Are you a South African student seeking financial assistance to further your education? Great news! The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened its applications for Semester 2 of the year 2024. If you missed the opportunity earlier in the year or you’re looking to apply for the first time, now is the perfect chance to secure the funding you need to pursue your dreams.

NSFAS Application Closing Date for Semester 2 of 2024

Once the application period closes, NSFAS will begin reviewing all submitted applications.

For new applicants to have enough time to complete the application procedure from beginning to end, NSFAS Applications will close on July 26, 2024. Before submitting, you must make sure that all applications are finalized, finished completely, and done. No incomplete applications will be taken into account for funding under the NSFAS in the second semester of 2024.

Applicants will receive notifications regarding the status of their application through the contact details provided in their NSFAS account. Successful applicants will be informed of the funding awarded and the specific terms and conditions associated with the funding package.

Who can apply For NSFAS 2024 Second Semester?

NSFAS funding is open to all South African citizens or permanent residents who meet the following criteria:

No one shall have an aggregate total household income of more than R350 000 per year.
Students with impairments should not have a combined total family income that is greater than R600,000.
Financial eligibility is automatic for SASSA recipients.
Email and a mobile number are required.
Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or diploma at the undergraduate level.
Must be taking a course that has been approved by NSFAS.
NSFAS does not fund short or online courses.
If you are already an NSFAS beneficiary, you must reapply for funding each year to continue receiving support.

What Documents Are Needed to Apply For NSFAS Semester 2

You must submit a number of supporting documents with your NSFAS application for the second semester of the academic year 2024. These documents could include:

A smart card, which must have both sides of the card;
A certified copy of the student’s ID or birth certificate;
A certified copy of the parent(s), guardian(s), or spouse’s ID;
Evidence of income, if applicable
An applicant who has been identified by the Department of Social Development as a vulnerable child must submit a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration form, which must be completed by a social worker.
An applicant who has indicated that s/he has no family member information and/or an incomplete birth certificate must complete the Declaration: Non-SASSA

How to Apply for NSFAS 2024 Funding

In 2024, there will be an online application process for NSFAS semester 2. Here is a step-by-step manual to assist you:

Go to the NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za.
By entering your email address and a strong password, you may create a myNSFAS account.
Choose and press the APPLY NOW tab.
Fill out the application form with the necessary personal and academic data. Make sure to confirm the accuracy of all the information.
If necessary, you can change your personal information.
Scan and upload each of the previously listed necessary documents. Make sure they are legible and clear.
Once you’ve filled out all the necessary fields and submitted the necessary files, submit your application using the NSFAS website.

When to expect NSFAS Fund for the second semester of 2024?

The academic calendar is followed by NSFAS payments, which are made on a monthly basis for each month for the second-semester allowances. Beginning with the start of semester 2 of the 2024 academic year, the funds will be paid to all students each month.

NSFAS Contact Details

Physical Location:
- The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
Email Address:
- info@nsfas.org.za
Telephone Number:
- 08000 67327

APPLY NOW!!!

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