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NSFAS cuts funding of 5000 students after receiving information from SARS

NSFAS says the affected students will have 14 days from the date of issue to petition this decision by submitting proof of family income or change of income for review

The National Student financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)  Through its Administrator Dr Randall Carolissen  has announced the unfunding of  a total of 5000 students in the 2020 academic year.

This follows recent financial information obtained from the South African Revenue Services (SARS).

“SARS has revealed that these students’ declared total household family income was above the R350 000 threshold.

“NSFAS has issued communication to all the affected students to notify the m of their funding status and the process they should follow.”

NSFAS says the affected students will have 14 days from the date of issue to petition this decision by submitting proof of family income or change of income to NSFAS for review.

The documents need to be submitted to IncomeReview@nsfas.org.za.

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Lebohang Chaha

Lebo Chaha is a journalist for Sedibeng Ster and Ster North. She is mostly passionate about stories that bring positive change in her community. Email: lebo@mooivaal.co.za

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