NSFAS declines over 160,000 applications

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NSFAS declines over 160,000 applications: More than 160,000 applications for financial assistance for the 2023 academic year have been rejected by the national student financial aid scheme (NSFAS) due to not meeting funding criteria.

''It is important for unsuccessful applicants to note that they have the opportunity to appeal such NSFAS decisions by submitting relevant supporting documents between January 20 and February 20 2023,’’ said Khosa.

He said 210,679 applications are still being assessed in terms of their financial eligibility, 149,202 applications are awaiting academic eligibility and 273,746 are awaiting evaluation.Meanwhile, higher education minister Blade Nzimande announced yearly allowances for NSFAS-funded university and TVET college students for the year.

Students living in universities that provide accommodation but not catering will receive a yearly R5,460 learning material allowance, R16,500 living allowance and a R45,000 accommodation allowance.

 

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