Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for learners

1. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
   Aim: To support students who do not have funds for further education at universities or colleges.

This loan scheme supports more than 100 000 students annually. 

Qualifying criteria:

•    Only South African citizens are eligible
•    The student must be already registered at any university or college in South Africa
•    The student must be studying for either a first or second higher education qualification
•    The student must be able to complete his or her studies, and
•    Must be in need of financial assistance

To apply:
Students can apply for NFSAS loans at the institution where they study or call 0800 202 933

For more information on NSFAS, go to:
https://www.nsfas.org.za/web2005/view/general/general_home/generalhome

Other useful information on financial assistance for learners:
http://www.southafrica.info/public_services/citizens/education/studentloans.htm
http://www.hip2b2.com/apply/bursary_01.php
http://www.dst.gov.za/s&tcareer/docs/DST_BURSARY.pdf

Bursary funds from tertiary institutions:
http://www.sun.ac.za/students/bursaries/ugbursaries.html
http://www.uovs.ac.za/faculties/content.php?id=5106&FCode=15&DCode=486
http://web.wits.ac.za/Prospective/FinancialAid/ExternalBursaries.htm
http://www.nmmu.ac.za/default.asp?id=2378&bhcp=1
http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/undergraduate/financial/
http://www.ukzn.ac.za/studentfund/

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