Here’s Which Courses NSFAS Won’t Fund (2024)

FAQs

Why am I not funded by NSFAS? ›

The 'Not Funded' Status

This status means that the applicant does not qualify for NSFAS funding. There could be several reasons for this: The applicant is registered for a qualification that NSFAS does not fund. The applicant has reached N+2 (or N+3 in the case of students with disabilities).

Does NSFAS Fund Short Courses At Unisa. One of the most important questions that students who are registered for short courses at Unisa will ask is about funding. They will want to ask whether short courses will be funded by NSFAS at Unisa. NSFAS will not pay for Unisa Part-time studies or Unisa Short courses.

Household Income Above Threshold

Problem: NSFAS funding is designated for students who come from households with a combined annual income of less than R350,000. Applications that report a household income above this threshold are automatically rejected.

However, NSFAS will not cover UJ short courses, part-time courses, second degrees and UJ postgraduate courses.

Here is a quick step-by-step guide to check your NSFAS status using your ID number: Visit the Official NSFAS Website: Head over to www.nsfas.org.za. Create/Log In to Your myNSFAS Account: Register if you're a new user. Navigate to 'Track Funding Progress': This section shows your current application status.

A student can only be funded for one qualification at one institution at any one time. I was approved for NSFAS funding before, but never registered for that academic year; do I need to re-apply? Yes, to receive NSFAS funding you will be required to apply again.

For the initial four completed modules, Unisa students receive R600 per module. A lump sum payment of R5,460 is disbursed after completing the remaining modules. Notably, no further Learning Materials Allowance is provided once the R5200 allowance for the first five modules is paid.

In 2024, living allowance will be R16,500 for university students; (R3,045 personal care allowance per year and R13,455 meal allowance per year).

No. Once you are approved for NSFAS funding, the funding covers you until you complete your qualification; provided you continue to meet the academic progression criteria. You just need to focus on studying and passing your modules to secure your continued funding.

How much do NSFAS pay per month? ›

To sum it up, NSFAS is giving each of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students around R859 per month and R34250 per year for as long as their degree continues.

Institution accommodation in a metro area: R66 500 per year. Institution accommodation in a non-metro area: R57 500 per year. Private accommodation in a metro area: R50 000 per year. Private accommodation in a non-metro area: R41 000 per year.

Dial 134176# on your phone: Simply enter this code on your mobile device to initiate the USSD session. Enter your registered password: Once prompted, input your password, which you set up during the NSFAS Wallet registration process. This password ensures the security and privacy of your NSFAS account.