NSFAS took to social media to clarify the application process for students seeking financial assistance, further highlighting the need to meet the academic criteria for funding.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) took to Twitter on Monday, 14 September 2020, to clarify the application process for those seeking financial assistance. NSFAS advised applying through the use of a cellphone with a valid South African number and an email address. For applicants without a cellphone, NSFAS suggested, “You may use the cellphone number of a trusted guardian or relative, but it is best to have your own cellphone number.”
NSFAS then went on to stipulate the conditions of an approved application, stating, “The funding covers you until you complete your qualification, provided you continue to meet the academic criteria. You just need to focus on studying and passing your modules to secure your continued funding.” An alternative to using a cellphone is applying online.
See the posts below.
To apply for #NSFAS2021 funding, you will need a functioning cellphone, a valid cellphone number and your own email address. If you don’t have a cell phone, you may use the cellphone number of a trusted guardian or relative, but it is best to have your own cellphone number.
— NSFAS (@myNSFAS) September 14, 2020
Once you are approved for NSFAS funding, the funding covers you until you complete your qualification; provided you continue to meet the academic criteria. You just need to focus on studying and passing your modules to secure your continued funding.#NSFAS2021
— NSFAS (@myNSFAS) September 14, 2020
Visit https://t.co/PYITlRu8eL and create a myNSFAS account and apply online by answering a few simple questions then upload the required supporting documents and that’s it, you have just unlocked your future. And you can do all that with a smartphone, tablet or computer.
— NSFAS (@myNSFAS) September 14, 2020
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