2023 NSFAS Appeals – Here is a very important update on 2023 Appeals. NSFAS would like to urge all students to please assist the process of appeals by submitting the correct documents when requested to do so.
According to NSFAS on their twitter page, Appeals are currently being processed as they approved as they are approved the student portals and funding list will be updated accordingly.
We have also noted a significant number of students with appeals that do not have the relevant supporting documents.
We urge students to please assist the process of appeals by submitting the correct documents when requested to do so.
We would also like to encourage institutions to assist by ensuring students submit the correct documents.
Who can appeal?
A student whose application for financial aid is rejected, or the financial aid for a continuing student is withdrawn , may lodge an appeal with the NSFAS.
The appeal decisions are subject to budget availability.
Appeals will only be considered for students who has applied to NSFAS for Financial Aid.
Who cannot appeal?
Students are not permitted to appeal if they:
- Are registered for a qualification that NSFAS does not fund;
- They have reached N+2 (or N+3 in the case of students with disabilities).
- The student is a gap year student who NSFAS previously denied financial aid to because s/he did not meet the academic eligibility criteria.
- The institution has not submitted their registration record to NSFAS or has submitted an incorrect registration record such enquiries should be directed to the institution.
