National Student Financial Aid Scheme closes soon for 2024
The NSFAS 2024 applications are closing soon. Read more here.
Applications for the 2024 National Student Financial Aid Scheme close tomorrow (Thursday 15 February 2024). In indomitable government-agency fashion, the scheme for disadvantaged students has been nothing but farcical so far this year.
The Minister of Higher Education, Professor Blade Nzimande, has been embroiled in a corruption scandal already this year. And the NSFAS Board Chairperson, Ernest Khosa, took a leave of absence till investigations are resolved. The SIU has also recovered R737 million is mismanaged funds. No wonder 2024 applications seem like they’re on the back-burner.
2024 NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME
Therefore, last month, acting Board Chair, Professor Laurens Van Staden, met with the South African Union of Students. And it was decided that the 2024 National Student Financial Aid Scheme application deadline be extended from 31 January to 15 February (tomorrow).
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Despite bribery and corruption allegations, and issues over delayed payments, the government scheme has plenty of takers who hope to secure their future. The 2024 National Student Financial Aid Scheme has already received more than 2-million applications.
TRACK YOUR NSFAS STATUS
Create an NSFAS account HERE and follow the prompts to register. When your NSFAS account is active, you can apply for financial aid and upload all your supporting documents. You can also track your application by sending a WhatsApp to 078 519 8006.
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