Will Nsfas Fund Me If I Have A Part-Time Job? Getting Part time job will affect my NSFAS Allowance? is the Popular Question on Facebook NSFAS Group we Prepare this article to clarify the Answer.
What is NSFAS Funding?
NSFAS is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to South African students pursuing higher education at universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, and community colleges.
This assistance can cover tuition fees, living expenses, and other essential costs associated with your studies.
Will Nsfas Fund Students Who Have Part Time Jobs?
Nsfas says that students are allowed to have jobs and participate in paid learnerships and internships without it impacting their funding status. However, this is on the condition that the student meets the academic criteria and their income does not surpass the household income threshold which Nsfas has in place.
“As long as you meet the academic criteria, and as long as your salary does not exceed annual household threshold, this does not affect your Nsfas funding” explained the scheme.
Nsfas academic requirements relate to the N+Rule. The N+2 rule means that students only have N+2 years to finish a degree. “N” refers to the minimum number of years allocated to achieve the qualification.
Therefore if a degree can be completed in 4 years, Nsfas will fund you for the 4 years that you can complete the degree. They will also fund you for an additional 2 years if you need to redo certain subjects or modules.
However, students who no longer qualify for funding due to the N+rule, could be considered for funding if they can prove they require 60 or less course credits to complete a qualification. This is on the condition the student obtains support from the institution.
In order to qualify for Nsfas, a student must have a combined household income of less than R350 000 per annum. However, if a student is living with a disability the combined household income threshold is R600 000 per annum.
List Of Requirements Needed To Qualify For A Nsfas Bursary
- Be a South African citizen.
- Registered at any public university for the 2021 academic year.
- Have a combined household income of less than R350 000 per annum.
- Have a combined household income of less than R600 000 per annum for people living with disabilities.
- SASSA grant recipients automatically qualify based on their financial eligibility.
- Have a valid email address.
- Have your own valid cell phone number
What NSFAS funding covers
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Allowances for food and personal care
- Learning materials
- Accommodation (if required)
- Travel expenses (if applicable)
Supporting documents
Applicants must submit the following certified documents:
- A copy of your ID or birth certificate.
- Proof of income for yourself, your parents, guardian, or spouse (SASSA grant recipients are exempt).
- Additional documents such as a retrenchment letter, death certificate, or divorce decree may be required based on your circumstances.
How to apply
To apply for NSFAS, follow these simple steps:
- Create a myNSFAS account on the NSFAS website.
- Complete the registration process by providing your ID number, email, and phone number.
- Upload the required documents.
- Fill in the online application form and submit it for review.
For more detailed instructions and a full list of required documents, visit the NSFAS FAQ on the official website.
Who cannot apply
- Students who already have full funding from other sources.
- Those pursuing a second certificate or another undergraduate degree.
- Students enrolled at private institutions or pursuing non-DHET accredited programmes.
