NSFAS With UNISA 2024

Who qualifies for NSFAS at Unisa; NSFAS With UNISA 2024

The search for knowledge or academic success should never be limited by financial limitations. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), which recognises this basic principle, enables hundreds of bright minds to pursue higher education. Students enrolled in the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) distance learning programme benefit from the NSFAS, which provides the necessary funding to make dreams come true. Applications for the NSFAS Bursary from UNISA students are accepted starting in October 2023 and must be submitted before the end of January 2024.

Where Do I Send My UNISA NSFAS Application for 2024

Applications must be submitted via the NSFAS website: https://my.nsfas.org.za/

Who Is Not Eligible To Apply For UNISA NSFAS In 2024?

We won’t take your NSFAS application into consideration if

if you already received NSFAS funding in 2023.
have already completed an undergraduate degree or diploma.
You are not a South African citizen.
need funding for a Short Learning Certificate or Programme or a postgraduate qualification.

Reapplying for NSFAS funding is required for students who have obtained a higher certificate and will begin a degree or diploma programme in 2024.

Who Is Eligible To Enrol In UNISA 2024?

Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register to find the dates of UNISA registration.

Returned NSFAS students who did not finish their qualification but received funding in 2023: Make sure you are temporarily registered with Unisa while you wait for confirmation of your NSFAS funding for the 2024 academic year.
Returning NSFAS students who received funding in 2023, have been declined for funding in 2024 but have appealed the decision: Please pay the minimum registration fee while you wait for the NSFAS appeal decision if you choose to do so.
First-time NSFAS applicants: Please ensure that you are temporarily registered during Unisa’s registration period while waiting for NSFAS funding confirmation. If your NSFAS application is declined or delayed by the time the registration period closes, you will be expected to find alternative funding before your registration is activated.

If your NSFAS application is accepted provisionally, there is no minimum registration price to pay. Unisa will automatically activate your registration upon receipt of the NSFAS funding confirmation.

How to File an Appeal With UNISA NSFAS If Your Application Is Turned Down

Appeals for new and continuing students will be open from 20 January 2024 to 20 February 2024.
All students are required to appeal directly to NSFAS via the myNSFAS portal.

Visit www.nsfas.org.za for appeal supporting documents.

Who Will Be Eligible For 2024 UNISA NSFAS Refunds

All students receiving funding from NSFAS who pay the required minimum to activate their registration will receive a refund.

A refund will only be processed once NSFAS has confirmed the successful processing of registration data to Unisa.
An application for a refund is not necessary.

NSFAS bursaries (Funza Lushaka, Department of Military Veterans, and Department of Justice [TRC])

Students funded under these bursaries must renew their funding with their funders during their applicable application dates.
Students are encouraged to visit their funders’ web pages for application dates.

NSFAS Contact

For general, student and NSFAS Wallet enquiries

For all other queries regarding students:

Tel No.: 08000 67327
Email:info@nsfas.org.za
Physical Address
The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
visit Unisa NSFAS Official website Here

Let’s embark on a quest to unravel the empowering opportunities that NSFAS opens up for UNISA students, making education a truly accessible and inclusive realm for all.