Hello, General Instructions • Please read these notes carefully before completing the application form. Make sure that you read every section and that the information you provide is accurate. • You must write your identity (ID) number in the top righthand corner of every page of the application form and on every page of all supporting documents. • Application forms submitted without ALL supporting documents will not be processed by NSFAS. • NSFAS will process only the first application that we receive. Please do not submit more than one application unless NSFAS requests you to do so. • NSFAS requires either a cell phone number or email address in order to communicate with you during the application process. If you do not already have an email address, you can create a free email account on Google at www.gmail.com, or on Yahoo at www.yahoo.co.za or any other free email service. • If your application is successful, NSFAS will use the cell phone number which you write on the application form to pay some of your student allowances by cell phone voucher. • If you do not already have a bank account, please open a bank account at any bank such as Postbank, ABSA, Capitec, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank or others. Some student allowances will be paid into your bank account. Closing Dates ANNUAL, FIRST SEMESTER & FIRST TRIMESTER REGISTRATIONS • The closing date for submitting applications and all completed supporting documents for students who are already studying at a university or FET college, but who are applying for NSFAS financial aid for the first time, is 15 December for the following academic year. • The closing date for learners to submit applications with all completed supporting documents is 10 January of the academic year for which they are registering. SECOND SEMESTER REGISTRATION • For new applicants who want to apply for financial aid before the second semester registration, the closing date for submitting applications and all completed supporting documents is 15 June. SECOND TRIMESTER AND THIRD TRIMESTER REGISTRATIONS • The closing date for applications and supporting documents for new applicants for financial aid second trimester registrations are 31 March and for third trimester registrations are 31 July. Please send your application form and all supporting documents to NSFAS in any one of the following ways: 1. Hand in your completed application form and supporting documents to the Financial Aid Office (FAO) at your university or FET college. 2. Scan or email your completed application form and supporting documents to NSFAS at apply@nsfas.org.za. 3. Fax your completed application and supporting documents to NSFAS on 086 644 2822. 4. Post your completed application form and supporting documents to NSFAS, Private Bag X4, Plumstead, Western Cape, 7801. Please Note: You must write your identity (ID) number in the top right-hand corner of every page of the application form and on every page of all of your supporting documents. NSFAS will not be able to process applications without an identity number. APPLICATION ASSISTANCE If you require assistance in completing your application form, please contact: • The NSFAS Contact Centre on 0860 067 327, or • The Financial Aid Office at the university or FET college where you wish to study. DISABILITY ASSISTANCE • If you have a disability, you must complete Annexures A and Annexure B and submit them with your application form. • You must provide proof of your disability and a quotation for assistive devices as supporting documents with the application form. Funding for assistive devices follows the same approval process as for financial aid. • If you are successful in your application for financial aid and you have received notice of the final approval amount from NSFAS, you may arrange to purchase your assistive device through the student disability unit at the university or FET college where you are going to study. The university or FET college can purchase the assistive device on your behalf. • Please contact NSFAS on 0860 067 327 or visit your university student disability unit to get information about providers of assistive devices. APPLICATION FORM FOR NEW NSFAS APPLICANTS NSFAS | Private Bag X4 | Plumstead 7801 | Cape Town | apply@nsfas.org.za | www.nsfas.org.za | Tel 0860 067 327 Fax: 086 644 2822 2 10/2013/APPMRN2 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS In order for your application to be processed, please ensure that you complete all sections of the application form and attach all supporting documents. PLEASE NOTE: You must write your identity number in the top right-hand corner of every page of the application form and on every page of all of your supporting documents in order for your application to be processed. NSFAS will not be able to process applications without an ID number. Please attach certified copies of the following documents: (All the certified copies of income must not be older than 3 months) Your documents can be certified at the South African Police Service or the South African Post Office. * If you are under the age of 18 or if you are 18 and older and are still dependent on the household income of your parent or legal guardian, then this also applies to you. Compulsory Certified proof of bank account. This can be a bank statement or letter from the bank where you have your account. Y Certified copy of your Identity Document. Y *Certified copy of Identity Document of each household member including parents or legal guardian. Y If you are younger than 16 years of age and do not have a green bar-coded ID, you must submit a certified copy of your birth certificate. Y If you have been exempted from paying school fees, please provide a letter from the school informing NSFAS that you have been exempted. Y *Certified or official copy of recent payslip, letter of employment , not older than three months, of each of your parents, or the person who supports you, or your guardian or yourself if you are employed. This is for all types of employment. Proof of income of all members of the household. This includes any income received from SASSA grants, Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), or any retirement, life, disability or other benefits paid as a lump sum or in monthly payments. Y Proof of residence – such as water and electricity accounts or other accounts. N *If your parents or the person who supports you or your legal guardian are retired, please provide a copy of an official pension slip or bank statement showing pension payment. Y *If your parents or the person who supports you or your legal guardian works as an informal trader, please provide an affidavit signed by them to confirm this employment. Y If either of your parents is deceased, please provide a certified copy of the death certificate. N If your parents are divorced or separated, please provide a statement detailing the maintenance order. Y If your parents are divorced, please provide a certified copy of the divorce decree. N If either of your parents does not live at home, please provide an affidavit explaining the reasons. N If you are supported by someone who is not your parent or legal guardian, please provide an affidavit explaining the reasons. Y *Certified copy of a SASSA letter if any of your family members are receiving a social grant and are also contributing to your household income. This also applies to your legal guardian. Y *If you have indicated that a dependant in your household is a student, please provide proof of registration or acceptance at the university or FET college for each dependant. Y If you have a disability, please complete the supporting documents Annexure A and Annexure B and submit them with your application form. Y Certified copy of your latest academic transcript or exam results. If you are currently in Grade 12 you are excluded from this requirement. Y Kind regards.
Hello, You will need: • South African ID document/card (or an unabridged birth certificate if you do not have a green bar-coded ID or Smart ID card) • ID of parents and/or guardian (Or death certificate where applicable) • Pay advice/ letter of employment/pension advice stating income. Should not be older than 3 months (SASSA slips are not required and SASSA should not be included as household income). Apply for NSFAS Online First, you’ll need to visit the NSFAS website and register to make an account. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to fill out the online application form.- This process can take about 30 minutes
- You’ll need to have certified scanned copies of the following documents:
- Identity Document/Birth Certificate
- Matric Certificate
- Latest Academic Results
- Proof of parents’ income (if they are employed)
- Death Certificate/s (if parents are dead)
- Doctor’s Certificate (if permanently disabled)
For a list of all documents that may be required, click here. Best regards.
Hello, NSFAS 2021-2021 application will be opened on the 3rd of September, 2021. There is an option to apply online and the general requirements (documents) are as follows: Get your certified supporting documents ready. You will need: • South African ID document/card (or an unabridged birth certificate if you do not have a green bar-coded ID or Smart ID card) • ID of parents and/or guardian (Or death certificate where applicable) • Pay advice/ letter of employment/pension advice stating income. Should not be older than 3 months (SASSA slips are not required and SASSA should not be included as household income). Apply for NSFAS Online First, you’ll need to visit the NSFAS website and register to make an account. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to fill out the online application form.- This process can take about 30 minutes
- You’ll need to have certified scanned copies of the following documents:
- Identity Document/Birth Certificate
- Matric Certificate
- Latest Academic Results
- Proof of parents’ income (if they are employed)
- Death Certificate/s (if parents are dead)
- Doctor’s Certificate (if permanently disabled)
For a list of all documents that may be required, click here. Best wishes.
Hello, Get detailed information about information technology at UNISA from the link below. CLICK HERE NSFAS: How to Apply Online 
If you’re looking for funding for your studies, you probably know you need to go through NSFAS. Applications for funding in 2021 are closed. The date for applying for 2021 studies has not been released. We will publicise it as soon as the date is announced. 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: • South African ID document/card (or an unabridged birth certificate if you do not have a green bar-coded ID or Smart ID card) • ID of parents and/or guardian (Or death certificate where applicable) • Pay advice/ letter of employment/pension advice stating income. Should not be older than 3 months (SASSA slips are not required and SASSA should not be included as household income). Apply for NSFAS Online First, you’ll need to visit the NSFAS website and register to make an account. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to fill out the online application form.
- This process can take about 30 minutes
- You’ll need to have certified scanned copies of the following documents:
- Identity Document/Birth Certificate
- Matric Certificate
- Latest Academic Results
- Proof of parents’ income (if they are employed)
- Death Certificate/s (if parents are dead)
- Doctor’s Certificate (if permanently disabled)
For a list of all documents that may be required, click here. So there you have it: how to apply for NSFAS online. Best wishes. Hello, How to Apply for Learnerships at SASSA Requirements of SASSA Learnership- You must be between the ages of 18 up to 35 years old and South African citizen is a must
- You have to be the students who need Experimental Training
- You must be studied at a recognized institution or higher learning in the Republic of South Africa
All of successful candidates are going to be appointed on a year SASSA learnership contract. An all inclusive monthly stipend of R5 200 will be paid for a Bachelors Degree and R4 200 will be paid for a National Diploma. Notes- Appointment will be pointed to compulsory pre-employment screening in terms of qualification, ITC, references, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment is necessary.
- The company has intention to promote representivity in the form of gender, race, disability and youth through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment is going to promote representivity is going to receive preference.
- The applicant has the responsibility to have foreign qualifications which have been evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
- SASSA has no responsibility to fill a post once the advertisement is occurred.
- You have to keep in mind that all the staff of SASSA are subject to compulsory Security Vetting on appointment.
- For those of you who send the application via fax or email, your application will not be accepted.
Best wishes.
Hello, Learnership application for SASSA has not been opened this year. We will keep you updated in due time. You can contact the address below for more information. Information Officer (PAIA): Caesar Vundule, Mr Postal Address:
- Private Bag X55662, ARCADIA, 0083
Street Address:- SASSA House, 501 Prodinsa Building, cnr Steve Biko and Pretorius Street, PRETORIA
Phone: 012 400 2000 Toll free: 080 060 1011 Fax: 012 400 2257 Cell: 082 551 4291 E-mail: CaesarV@sassa.gov.za Best regards. Hello, National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is national bursary firm all South African citizens. It will be opening its application for 2021 financial assistance in September 2021. NSFAS Bursary Requirements for Application The following basic requirements must be met in order to apply for any of the NSFAS bursaries; applicants must:- Be South African citizens
- Comply with the entry requirements set by the universities of their choice / have proof of registration or acceptance to said university
Once successfully awarded the bursary, students must pass all courses and complete the qualification within the minimum time frame prescribed by the particular university to avoid the risk of having to repay the bursary amount. In some cases, bursars may be required to report their particular NSFAS bursary exam results in order to continue to receive funding. All applications will require certified copies of the following:- ID document
- Grade 12 results
- Parent/guardian’s ID and employment documents (salary slips/pensions slips if applicable/affidavit if unemployed)
- Proof of university acceptance/registration
NSFAS Bursary Package Unless otherwise stated, the bursary fund will allow for a portion of, if not all of, the following study-related costs:- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Travel
- Prescribed books/study material
The amounts prescribed for the above-mentioned costs will be dependent on the outcome of the NSFAS Means Test. This test assesses to what extent the student’s family can contribute – mainly through determining the gross annual family income. Students can qualify for varying amounts up to the maximum of R60 000 per year. We advice you gather your documents as you wait for application date. Kind wishes.
Hello, 1.Admission for 2021 are closed for now. 2. The duration is 4 years 3. UNISA Admission Requirements- Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
- If you don’t meet these requirements, you may want to consider alternative qualifications or possibly, if you qualify, an extended programme, enabling you to register for limited modules in your first year.
- Students who completed Grade 12 at the ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) School of Tomorrow may no longer be accepted at Unisa.
- Some Unisa qualifications have limited spaces available. Meeting the general and / specific admission requirements for a qualification does not guarantee that you will be offered a space for the 2018 academic year.
Hello, Qualification admission requirements Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning. Applicants have to be registered with the SA Nursing Council (SANC) as a Midwife, a pre-requisite to be registered as a Community Health Nurse. Applicants, who do not comply with the above requirements, should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements. If you don’t meet the admission requirements above, click here to view other qualification admission requirements in the College of Human Sciences. Student fees and funding your studies Application fee Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:
- R105 for online applications
- R160 for hard copy applications
- Student fees and funding your studies Unisa’s study fees are generally lower than other higher education institutions, but studying is still a significant investment either way. The cost depends on the qualification, obviously, as well as the number of modules you choose. The average student registers for between 4 and 6 modules per year at a cost of between *R1 470,00 and *R3 800,00 per module (*these amounts are subject to change). The module costs do not include your prescribed books. Books are an additional cost that you must factor into your calculations for your full costs of study.
For the education courses, they follow the same admission requirements unless otherwise you are specific about a particular education course. Best wishes. Hello, Please officially, the institution deals with the student number rather than the name because more than a person can have the same name. We advice you to find a way to retrieve your student number. Best wishes.
