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21 April 2021 | Story Financial Aid

Dear Student

Please take note that the NSFAS appeals process is now open.

FIRST TIME AND NEW APPLICANTS

First time1 and new applicants2 for NSFAS funding for 2021 whose applications were rejected by NSFAS must submit their appeal electronically on the MyNSFAS portal. Financial Aid offices may not accept manual forms for this group of students and may not submit manual appeals for this group to NSFAS. You will be able to track your status on the MyNSFAS portal.

SENIOR RETURNING/CONTINUING STUDENTS

Please see appeal form attached.

The following process is ONLY applicable to NSFAS returning/continuing students and exclude first time
and new applicants for NSFAS funding in 2021.

The following documents must be submitted from your “ufs4life” email address for your appeal to be
considered:
  • 1. Completed and signed appeal form attached herewith.
  • 2. Ensure that the relevant box indicating the reason for your appeal is checked.
  • 3. Signed motivation
  • 4. Supporting documents (e.g. Medical certificates, death certificate etc.) Your appeal can
  • unfortunately not be considered in the absence of documentation in support of your reason and
  • motivation for the appeal.
Please note that NSFAS confirmed that you cannot appeal if you exceeded the N+ period. You can only
submit an appeal for one of the reasons provided on the appeal form.

Please submit the abovementioned required documents as one single combined attachment in legible 
PDF format to your campus specific e-mail address below:
Bloemfontein Campus – NSFASAppealsBfn@ufs.ac.za
Qwaqwa Campus – NSFASAppealsQQ@ufs.ac.za
The closing date for submission of appeals is 30 April 2021 at 16:00 and no appeals will be accepted after
this date.

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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.

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