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04 September 2019
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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Photo Sonia Small
With the second semester well underway, you may feel overwhelmed by the academic pressure and you aren’t sure how to find your way out of this maze. Some first-years are still trying to cope with the hectic academic workload, and our soon to be graduates are contemplating how they will find their feet in the post-university world.
The new edition of Kovsie Advice by the Advising Team in the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) would like to help you get ready for the busy academic times ahead. But they would also like to dedicate this edition to helping you align your tasks and efforts with the end goal – that dream job!
In this edition, ideas and resources are shared to help you align your academic journey with your career aspirations.
Enjoy the journey!
The UFS Advising team
NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) Loans for 2017
2016-09-01
On 1 August 2016, NSFAS central online applications open for students who require financial assistance.
There are various cycles on which applicants can apply for funding:
• 1st Cycle: 1 August to 30 November– Students entering university for the first time in 2017 including 2016 matriculants.
• 2nd Cycle: 1 September to 30 November – All university students who were not funded by NSFAS in 2016.
• 3rd Cycle: 1 October to 30 November – Students currently funded by DSD and Funza but for who continued funding for 2017 may be at risk.
Students who were funded by NSFAS in 2016 do not need to re-apply for funding for 2017.
Students who wish to apply can visit the NSFAS website (www.NSFAS.org.za) to apply online.
If you encounter any problems while applying please contact NSFAS on 0860 067 327.