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The University of the Free State (UFS) wishes to confirm that the following financial concessions have been made to enable students to register for the 2024 academic year:
- Students with confirmed NSFAS funding:
- Students with a confirmed National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding allocation for 2024 with a debt of R20 000 and less may register fully without making any payments.
- First-time entering students (FTENS) with a confirmed NSFAS funding allocation for 2024 may register fully without any payments.
- Students with a confirmed NSFAS funding allocation for 2024 with a debt of R30 000 and less may register provisionally and pay the required fees* for provisional registration.
- South African self-paying (NON-NSFAS) students:
- SA students with a debt of up to R500 may register fully without making any payments.
- SA students with a debt of up to R30 000 may register provisionally and pay the required fees* for provisional registration.
- FTENS not on UFS funded list:
- Students who are not on the funded list but report that they have been approved on their portal must contact our
Financial Aid Offices urgently so that the university can escalate to NSFAS.
The university will have continuous engagement with the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to resolve outstanding matters. The university’s Financial Working Group (FWG) will meet regularly to determine how it can best assist students taking into consideration the financial constraints of the university.
NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) Loans for 2017
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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.