Last updated on September 29th, 2022 at 10:43 am
How long does NSFAS take to respond application? This is one of the frequently asked questions about NSFAS application and approval. Students who apply for funding usually want to know how long will their application get a response.
If you have applied for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding and you want to know when your application will receive a response, then keep reading.
In this article, we’re providing answers to the question of how long does NSFAS take to respond application?
We’ll also answer other related questions to the main topic.
So, let’s dive right into the topic.
How Long Does NSFAS Take To Respond Application?
On average, your NSFAS online application for funding will receive a response a few days after submission of your application. The response, which is your NSFAS Application Status will show you if you are approved for funding or your application was not approved for funding.
Your NSFAS application response is very important because it tells you if your application was successful and approved.
NSFAS will not respond ou did not complete and successfully submit your application for funding.
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In all, some applications can be responded to immediately, others within 48 hours, and others may take longer.
Has NSFAS Start Responded To The 2023 Application?
Yes, NSFAS has started responding to applications for funding for the 2023 online application. NSFAS Online Application started on 28 September 2022 and it will close on 21 January 2023.
Students who applied for funding have been receiving responses to their applications.
Fortunately, most students who applied have been approved for funding.
Will NSFAS Take 30 Days To Respond Application?
NSFAS responds to applications within the application opening and closing date. NSFAS will respond to all applicants before the application deadline. Application is normally open for a one-month period unless there is an official extension of the application date.
So, yes, the answer to how long does NSFAS take to respond to 2023 application is, it will take at most 30 days for NSFAS to respond to your application.
Can NSFAS Fail To Respond To Application?
All applications get verified and the decision on approval is made through applicants meeting all qualifications for NSFAS Funding.
Again, all applications will receive responses and NSFAS will indicate the responses on the application status page.
Applicants are encouraged to frequently check their NSFAS application status few days after they submit application successfully.
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You should read How Do I Check My NSFAS Status Online for the guide to checking your application status successfully.
What Is The Closing Date For NSFAS 2023?
The application for NSFAS 2023 funding will close on 21 January 2023.
Students who have not applied yet can apply for funding.
Students are advised to apply as soon as possible before NSFAS application deadline.
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How Long Does NSFAS Take To Verify Information To Respond Application?
NSFAS goes through a series of steps to verify your information before it responds to your application. However, verification of your ID Number and your name is done immediately when your Create MyNSFAS Account
Moreover, it will take a little longer for NSFAS to verify your admission status and academic results from your institution. This is because NSFAs will have to wait for your institution to feed them your information.
We recommend the full article How Long Does NSFAS Take To Verify Your Information for detailed information on how the verification process of your information is handled by NSFAS.
How To Appeal For NSFAS Online
Unfortunately, NSFAS will not verify and approve the information of all students hence, some people’s applications will not be successful.
Nonetheless, NSFAS gives students a second chance to appeal their application for revaluation, verification of information, and possible approval for funding.
And you can appeal successfully to NSFAS online. You should read How To Appeal For NSFAS Online for the easy step-by-step guide to help you appeal to NSFAS.
www.nsfas.org.za is the webpage for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
We do hope this article on how long does NSFAS take to respond to application was helpful?
You can ask your questions in the comment section.
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since ive submitted my application , its been on evaluation . no progress . should i be worried or what should i do
No, there’s nothing to worry about. NSFAS will process your application and take the necessary action. Have patient.
Good day , i would like to know my brother has applied for nsfas to study BA at the UWC and registration was due today and he still have not gotten feedback from nsfas , will the university reconsider registration if nsfas gives feedback ?
Yes, for now, he should pay to register to be able to enroll for the academic year. Once NSFAS approves his funding, they will reimburse his registration fee back to him.
so if he doesn’t have the money will the application forfeit ?
Good day?
My NSFAF status has been having application approval what does this means?
What do you mean by your NSFAS having application approval? If you mean your application is approved, then it means NSFAS is going to fund you.
Hi. My nsfas appeal got approved about a month ago and my status still says unsuccessful. I’m really worried because exams are starting soon and I don’t even have a laptop to write those exams with.
We advise you that you go to the Financial Aid Office in your institution for inquiry. They will help you know the reason by contacting NSFAS which is the easiest possible means to get NSFAS right now.
Hi I’m still on evaluation step and no respond since I have submitted the outstanding document last week how long will I stuck on that step
For now, there’s no definite response date from NSFAS. Once you’ve submitted all required documents and information, NSFAS will process them and respond to your application.
Hi.ma daughter have problem nsfas say upload documents two times say that, she was applied November .she is very stressed, does nsfas fund her ,her status say in progress until now . She is at nmu
Application in Progress means NSFAS is working and reviewing her information. However, she should have been either approved or declined since the main application process is closed and now NSFAS is working on appeals. So we suggest you contact NSFAS for inquiry or go to the nearest NSFAS office by looking up in this NSFAS Offices And Application Centers List to see the one near you.
Hie I’m worried my status is still on evaluation and it’s now March, is thr any progress that is going to happening?
Applications are closed now and NSFAS is now working on appeals. Maybe you should try to make inquiries from the nearest NSFAS office. Look into the list from here NSFAS Offices And Application Centers
Hi. I’m a concern mother. My daughter has applied for nsfas appeal and it still stucked on stage 1 ( your appeal has been submitted successfully) how and when will we get the response. She’s in NWU already and I’m afraid what is going to happen cause now there’s no response from nsfas
First, the appeal just ended and NSFAS is responding to applicants. Second, if she’s already in school, we suggest she makes inquiries about her appeal from the Financial Aid Office at NWU.
My son applied for nsfas and he was approved for funding. he did not get space at schools they told him he should come back second semester. Will he still have funding from nsfas if he goes back second semester
His funding will be canceled because NSFAS will expect his academic performance results for the next semester to review if he passed 50% of his modules as stated as the benchmark for academic performance requirement.
Morning my daughter applied last year for enesfas she passed with 5 distionctions she has an offer from Howard university but if shes checking enesfas status its says still in process ao im worried because time is going thanks
If it’s possible, you should make inquiries from the nearest office. See the office close to you from here NSFAS Offices And Application Centers – Full List
Where can i get enesfas offices im staying kwazulu natal in Pietermaritzburg.
check from this list NSFAS Offices And Application Centers – Full List
Hi, my daughter busary was approved last Dec 2021 nsfas paid her outstanding fees forlast at the university, her status for this year say she not funded, awaiting for academic result. Please assist urgently. Will the bursary continue, or we need to reapply every year.
Her institution should have submitted her academic results to NSFAS for review if she still passed the academic performance requirements of getting at least 50% of her modules. If it’s possible to reapply this time, she should.
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My daughter is returning student, do we need to reapply for funding, the status has awaiting for academic result, no funding. To my knowledge returning students do not reapply, but they must meet the academic requirements. Can we submit the academic results for last year
Returning students do not reapply unless it was their first time applying and their application was not successful. However, returning students whose funding was canceled due to failing to pass academic performance requirements will need to appeal.
In your case, you can appeal and submit her results.
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Please assist, are first year students are online or campus.
It depends on the school’s arrangement. So, check from your institution
Is it possible for nsfas to not fund me becouse it’s been a while now and i don’t get any response and im accepted at ufs
NSFAS will not fund you when you don’t meet the requirements, when you’ve exceeded your N+ rules and when you failed to meet the academic performance requirement. Other than these, NSFAS will fund you.
Im very worried i don’t know if i can attend classes or not because my nsfas status still says awaiting registration,what should i do should i wait for it to approve before attending classes?
It’s better to register before it’s too late. When NSFAS approves your application, they will reimburse your money back to you.
Hi I’m a parent my daughter is at school now at NM U and there’s no approval of NSFAS , no clearance… It worries me bcz I’m working for 2 days a week, is nsfas going to approve her . Can she continue studies without the approval of NSFAS
Nsfas website is going through some technical upgrade as said by NSFAS. So, if her application status does not show unsuccessful, she can have patience. However, since the application is closed, she should try to appeal is the appeal tab shows in her MyNSFAS Account.
When my daughter apply for nsfas, she mentioned his father’details whereas the father is not married or staying with her Mother. The Mother is self-employed and receive Sassa-350. The father is staying in another province with his family , is on pension due to covid 19. Now nsfas has combined their salaries and rejected the application. We are now appealing. Is there a chance for the application to be approved if we sent his pension letter and his monthly expenses
Yes, you should attach the payslip to support your claims in the appeal. It will help to get your appeal approved for funding.
HEY,AM ON FUNDING ELIGIBILITY AND ITS BEEN A LONG SINCE I APPLIED ON 02 NOVEMBER 2022 AND MY STATUS SAYS APPLICATION IN PROGRESS SHOULD I PANICK OR WHAT
There’s no need to panic. NSFAS will definitely respond to your application.
I applied for NSFAS the day applications opened and my application is still on evaluation. Should I be concerned?
No, you don’t have to be. According to NSFAS, their system has been experiencing technical errors. The best option is to register first before your institution closes registration. When NSFAS resolves their system issue and you’re approved for funding, they’ll pay your money back to you.
I stated on the application of nsfas tht I wanna study Actuarial science but I was approved tor Mech engeering, will tht be a problem or?? And also my nsfas status has stopped moving from Evaluation?? Wat does it mean
Changing your course is not a problem as long as your new course is under nsfas funded courses. Your institution will send your academic data to NSFAS and they will update your records in their system.
I applied for Nsfas when it opened and I got accepted at Ufs and Nsfas hasn’t responded me so what should I do?
Nsfas will open for appeal. You should try and appeal to them for a possible application approval.
My 2022 Nsfas funding has been approved via SMS from UKZN.
I applied in 2021 and got accepted to comp!ete my studies at DUT
I was not happy with UKZN online learning platform
My registration for DUT is on hold….awaiting financial clearance …DUT is waiting for funding verification from Nsfas……DUT has not received the National/Global 2022 Nsfas Student funded list
How long will Nsfas take to verify my funding with DUT?
My 2022 first semester at DUT starts on 14 February 2022
You have to be patient. They will eventually finalize your records as long as they’ve approved you for funding.
My son finished registering and they even send him proof of registration at wits what does it mean because we never saw a message from nsfas that you are being funded and we did not even paid for registration fee, I am confused, what does this mean
Maybe Nsfas approved his application for funding but did not receive email or sms probably because if system error. He should check his emails and more importantly, make enquiry from WITS Financial Aid Office for confirmation that he’s being funded by nsfas.
Hello . The deadline was today and I have not got the response, been checking my status but still on evaluation. I am nervous what should I do now?
If you couldn’t apply before the closing date, NSFAS will open for appeal from 27 January. You can try to appeal for approval.
I applied for Nsfas on the 11th of Nov but i still haven’t been approved it’s still on funding now i don’t know why is it taking soo long..
NSFAS goes through a series of verification before they approve an application. Fortunately, your status does not show unsuccessful. So, let’s hope they approve your application before the deadline. Moreover, NSFAs will open for appeal and you can appeal even if your application is unsuccessful.
Hello l apply on the 11 November 2021 but my Nsfas has not approved it on evaluation it does not carry on with the other steps
Unfortunately, the application closed yesterday, but let’s hope they will approve it. Alternatively, Nsfas will open to appeal from 27 January. You can try appealing and they may approve your application for funding.
Is it true that Nsfas funds permanent residence
Yes, NSFAS funds permanent residence students. However, you need to meet all the other requirements for the funding.
Is it true that Nsfas funds permanent residence
Yes, permanent students can get NSFAS funding. Again, the students must meet all the other requirements for the National Students Financial Aid Scheme.
Good day . I have applied to nsfas when they opened my status says evaluation for quite some time now . Should I be concerned.
Your application is not either approved or unsuccessful. You should not worry since NSFAS is evaluating your application. Just hope for the best. Or you can cancel and resubmit your application at a risk.
I applied the very first day applications were opened but have not received any messages regarding my application. Does it take that long?
Yes, until the application deadline is reached, NSFAS will respond to your application. Anyways, you can check your NSFAS application status from your MyNSFAS Account on the “Track Application Progress” page. YOu should see your current status there.
My son was approved by NSFAS for 2021 but none of the universities approved his application. Now for 2022 he applied at TUT and he was approved and applied funding from NSFAS and his status is still says “waiting for academic results’ he applied on the 2nd of November 2022 but his status has never changed. We tried to send emails to find out why is it taking long but no response. We tried to phone we can’t go through. We have run out of options we don’t know where to get assistance on NSFAS.
Your son’s current status means NSFAS is waiting for TUT send his admission data before they can proceed to approve him for funding. You should try and make inquiries from TUT if they have actually provided his academic information to NSFAS.
Also, you can make inquiries from your nearest National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) or Thusong Center for assistance.
Good day will NSFAS fund me again if I have a national diploma in Agriculture from TUT that was funded by NSFAS for 3 years and now I want to do National diploma in Information Technology at Vaal university of technology?
NSFAS will fund you as long as you qualify for the funding and your qualification is under the NSFAS funded qualifications. Yes, NSFAS funds diploma qualifications and courses.
I did email my application for Nsfas after i scanned it. No response and when i try to create my nsfas account i can’t go through the system continually refers to valid password. Please help thanks.
You don’t apply for NSFAS via email rather, you apply through the NSFAs official website which is http://www.nsfas.org.za and you’ll need to create a MyNSFAS Account before you can even start the application process. In that case, your email will not be considered as an application for NSFAS funding.
If you can’t log in to your account, reset your password and try again.