NSFAS

Blade Ndzimande addressed the media on Tuesday pertaining to the opening of the Nsfas application process.

He added that many beneficiaries are trailblazers in their various industries as a result of the financial assistance. Additionally, applicants can pause the process and continue at a later stage without restarting from scratch, something which was not possible in previous cycles,” said Ndzimande. “Furthermore, to ensure that no applicant is left behind, NSFAS will embark on an outreach campaign, to ensure that individuals who do not have access to technological devices that enable them to apply online are given the necessary resources and support to apply,” he added.

Higher education minister Blade Nzimande said his department welcomes the proclamation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to allow the Special ...

“NSFAS has committed to co-operate fully with the SIU process to ensure that any actions that threaten the appropriate provision of funding to deserving students are dealt with and perpetrators are brought to book. “I also wish to send a stern warning to those who continue to defraud NSFAS and to indicate that, together with law enforcement agencies, we are following all the cases where there are suspected instances of fraud and corruption,” Nzimande said. The SIU said last month that the first part will look into the management of the scheme's finances and the second part will investigate the allocation of loans, bursaries and any other funding payable to students in terms of the provisions of the NSFAS Act.

The combined household income for prospective students who wish to apply for bursaries for post-matric studies in public institutions remains at just below ...

He said the NSFAS online application portal was redesigned to be more user-friendly and closer to other platforms that prospective applicants are accustomed to, such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. “We are also working with the National Treasury to ensure that we align the post-school education and training (PSET) calendar with the government funding calendar to ensure that NSFAS has reserve funds before the PSET institutions reopen,” Nzimande said. “As opposed to the previous year, the scheme resolved to open the application cycle early to give prospective applicants enough time to submit their applications and supporting documents,” Nzimande said.

The combined household income for prospective students who wish to apply for bursaries for post-matric studies in public institutions remains at just below ...

He said the NSFAS online application portal was redesigned to be more user-friendly and closer to other platforms that prospective applicants are accustomed to, such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. “We are also working with the National Treasury to ensure that we align the post-school education and training (PSET) calendar with the government funding calendar to ensure that NSFAS has reserve funds before the PSET institutions reopen,” Nzimande said. “As opposed to the previous year, the scheme resolved to open the application cycle early to give prospective applicants enough time to submit their applications and supporting documents,” Nzimande said.

Dr Blade Nzimande, the Minister of the Department of Higher Education introduces an NSFAS Mastercard for 2023 beneficiaries.

Addressing the payment challenges, Minister said: “To correct issues with the payment of allowances, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) sought an alternative, secure and student-centred approach which will see students receiving their allowances through a bank card. [vigilant of online scammers](https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2022-09-27-higher-education-department-following-all-cases-of-nsfas-fraud/) claiming to assist with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding applications at a fee. Dr Blade Nzimande, the Minister of the Department of Higher Education introduces an NSFAS Mastercard for 2023 beneficiaries [Blade Nzimande,](https://www.gov.za/about-government/contact-directory/bonginkosi-emmanuel-blade-nzimande-dr) the Minister of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Science and Innovation, has introduced an NSFAS Mastercard for the scheme’s beneficiaries next year. Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Nzimande introduces NSFAS Mastercard. Photo: Dr Blade Nzimande/ Facebook.

Higher education minister Blade Nzimande said his department welcomes the proclamation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to allow the Special ...

The 2023 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Online Application is now open for South Africans. Apply if you are You are eligible.

- Students that have already applied, qualified, and been awarded support. The assistive equipment can be purchased on your behalf by the university or TVET college. Then STOP and read the following:

The National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2023 application cycle has opened. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, ...

Additionally, applicants can pause the process and continue at a later stage without restarting from scratch, something that was not possible in previous cycles. "Currently, approximately 708 147 applicants are being funded by NSFAS across our 26 public universities and 50 Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. In a bid to improve its application system and process to simplify it for prospective applicants, Nzimande said this year, NSFAS has implemented a number of enhancements to the system to ensure a seamless application experience.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) has reiterated its commitment to rooting out maladministration and corruption at the skeem.

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The National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2023 application cycle has opened, looking assists students planning to study next year.

This as the 2022 academic year saw 985 672 applications and approximately 140 636 of them being unsuccessful, according to Nzimande. Given that these platforms suffer from design issues in their own right, hopefully the department took only the best parts of those respective platforms in its portal redesign. This funding is also intended for those who are currently studying at, or indeed plan to study at a TVET college or public university in South Africa.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme is committed to cooperating with a Special ...

There is no report that we are hiding," he said. The NSF is under investigation for R2.5 billion. He called on the institutions to find amicable ways to address outstanding payments without withholding results. "Together with law enforcement agencies, we are following all the cases of suspected fraud and corruption. "If you are implicated, you must be informed and be engaged. He added that the scheme and the department would work to ensure the accessibility of funds for NSFAS students in time for the opening of colleges and universities.