The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened applications for the 2024 academic year.

The application system will be open until 30 January 2024.

NSFAS is a bursary scheme funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training for those who do not have the financial means to fund their tertiary studies and cannot access bank funding, study loans or bursaries. Students must have a family with an income of R350 000 or less.

NSFAS will cover your costs for accommodation, living allowance, learning material allowance and personal care

Overstrand Deputy Mayor, Cllr Lindile Ntsabo, encourages all tertiary learners and matriculants who reside in the Overstrand and plan to study next year for the first time, to utilize this opportunity.

“It is important for applicants to keep a printed copy of their NSFAS online application form and keep a record of all supporting documents, should they be required later, which they will. According to the Minister, the only time supporting documents will be required, is when prompted by NSFAS in cases where they cannot verify the parental relationship. Communication will be sent directly by NSFAS to a student to initiate this process,” the Deputy Mayor said.

Learners who wish to study in any of the public universities and TVET Colleges must apply timeously and not wait until the last day. In addition, student don’t have to wait for matric results in order to apply for NSFAS.

Visit the NSFAS website www.nsfas.org.za to register and complete your online application.