Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University NSFAS

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University – National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

ARE YOU…

… still at school and figuring out how to fund further studies?

… currently studying and needing funds to further your studies?

… a young adult wanting to study but needing financial assistance?

… an employer looking for a way for employees’ children to have brighter futures?

NSFAS PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID TO SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS USING FUNDS PROVIDED MAINLY BY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES. NSFAS PROVIDES BILLIONS IN LOANS AND BURSARIES TO STUDENTS AT PUBLIC FET COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

SOME FACTS ABOUT THE NSFAS LOAN

  • NSFAS loans are for students who are financially needy.
  • The size of the loan is determined by a means test as prescribed by NSFAS.
  • Only students who are South African citizens and accepted by NMMU to do a first tertiary qualification (full-time), and students who are intending to register for specific post-graduate courses i.e. PGCE

First years and senior new applicants

Next Applications for NSFAS is currently open until January : To apply online, go to: http://www.nsfas.org.za/content/loans.html

CONTINUING NSFAS STUDENTS

If you are a returning student funded by NSFAS in the next academic session, you must not apply again. NSFAS has your details and will get your results from the university.

If you are a returning student who did not receive NSFAS funding in this academic session or before, please apply online.

NOTE: THE NSFAS APPLICATION ABOVE APPLIES ONLY TO PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (NMMU) STUDENTS. SHOULD YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR NSFAS IN OTHER ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, PLEASE CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OF THAT UNIVERSITY YOU ARE INTENDING TO STUDY AT.

NMMU’s Financial Aid Office will have dedicated help desks on both North and South campuses from January to assist students with their queries around financial assistance.

samuel.douw@nmmu.ac.za

financialaid@nmmu.ac.za

The University’s Contact Centre is also equipped to assist you. Please have your student number available.

041 504 1111