When Do 2024 NSFAS Appeals Close?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded bursary in South Africa, designed to provide financial assistance to underprivileged students who wish to pursue tertiary education.
NSFAS 2024 Applications
In 2024, close to 1.9 million students applied for NSFAS before the deadline of February 15, 2024. Out of these, over a million received provisional funding, while around 125,000 were turned down.
The Appeal Process duration
If a student’s NSFAS application is turned down, they have 30 days to appeal the decision. This appeal leads to a second review of their application, which could potentially change the initial rejection to an approval. So far, over than 1,258 such appeals have been made.
How to Submit a NSFAS Appeal
- Go to the myNSFAS website.
- Sign in to your account.
- Choose ‘Track Funding Progress’.
- Look at the application progress sections.
- If your application was not successful, select ‘Submit Appeal Tab’.
- On the ‘Application Appeal’ page, look at why your application was not successful.
- Pick a suitable reason for appeal.
- Upload official documents that support your reason.
- Click on ‘Submit Appeal’.
Conclusion
The NSFAS appeal process is an important chance for students to get their rejected applications reviewed again. Remember, you only have 30 days to appeal after your application is rejected. So, it’s advised to keep an eye on your application status and act quickly if it’s not successful.
