The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced the funding list of its eligible students who intend furthering their studies in any of the 26 public universities and 50 technical and vocational education and training colleges.

The spokesperson for the NSFAS, Kagisho Mamabolo, said, “NSFAS students have been waived in line with the subsidised higher education policy. This means that no NSFAS-funded student whose name appears on the funded list should be asked to pay registration.

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“To be eligible for NSFAS funding, an applicant must be a South African citizen and come from a family with a combined annual household income of not more than R350 000 per annum, but in the case of students with a disability, the combined annual household income may not exceed R600 000 per annum,” said Mamabolo.

He further said students who have not met academic eligibility criteria may lodge an appeal with NSFAS, but noted that the appeals should no longer be directed to the institution.

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“Students/applicants can lodge appeals on the myNSFAS Student Portal on www.nsfas.org.za. Appeals will open from February 3 and students wishing to appeal must upload all required supporting documentation to substantiate the reasons for appeal.

“Appeals should be submitted within 30 days of having been assessed as unsuccessful. Appeals that are supported by an affidavit will not be accepted,” Mamabolo explained.