University of Pretoria National Student Financial Aid Scheme details
For University of Pretoria National Student Financial Aid Scheme detail, Check out the information provided below
Please note that there is a new application process for financial aid for the 2018 academic year.
- Applications must be submitted through the UP Student Portal or www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding. Applications are open from 4 August 2016 to 31 October 2016. No late applications will be accepted.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme:
On 1 August 2016, National Student Financial Aid Scheme will open central applications for students who require financial assistance. There are two cycles for application:
- 1st Cycle: 1 August to 30 November: Students entering university for the first time in 2018, including 2016 matriculants;
- 2nd Cycle: 1 September to 30 November: All university students who were not funded by National Student Financial Aid Scheme in 2016.
For applications and comprehensive information please visit www.nsfas.org.za. Applications close on 30 November 2016.
Students who are already funded for the 2016 academic year should not apply, as National Student Financial Aid Scheme already has their information.
ational Student Financial Aid Scheme (National Student Financial Aid Scheme
| Applications open | Applications close | Application website | Contact information |
| 1 August of the year preceding studies | 30 Novemberof the year preceding studies | www.nsfas.org.za | National Student Financial Aid Scheme Support Tel: 0860 067 3276 |
Note: National Student Financial Aid Scheme IS NOT a bursary scheme. It is a study loan from government of which a portion may be converted to a bursary based on excellent academic achievement. See detail about this loan under LOANS section above.
If you are:
- still at school and figuring out how to fund further studies, or
- currently studying and needing funds to further your studies, then you need to apply for a National Student Financial Aid Scheme loan on their website, www.nsfas.org.za before 30 November 2016.
- National Student Financial Aid Scheme is a government loan scheme to assist financially needy, but academically deserving students. These loans are available for all fields of study at a low interest rate.
- Loans are available to South African citizens who are engaged in full-time undergraduate study to obtain a first tertiary educational qualification, who meet the criteria as determined by National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
- Loans are not guaranteed and are awarded subject to the availability of funds.
- The loan does not accrue interest during your period of study. The loans are only repaid after studies have been completed or discontinued.