Reasons Why Your 2023 Nsfas Application Could Be Rejected
Here are reasons why your 2023 nsfas application could be rejected yet if you have not met NSFAS many requirements.
Government-funded bursaries are provided to disadvantaged South African students studying at a public university or TVET college through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
The application period for the academic year 2023 opened on 28 September 2022 and will close on 31 January 2023.
While thousands of students are accepted into the bursary scheme, Nsfas rejects many applications. Applicants usually do not meet the bursary requirements because they do not meet the eligibility requirements.
A rejection letter will be provided by NSFAS explaining the reasons for the rejection.
Here are reasons why your 2023 nsfas application could be rejected:
- NSFAS status: Application is deceased: There are two scenarios that apply to this NSFAS status:
- Fraudulent applications are being submitted under someone else’s name who is deceased.
- The Department of Home Affairs (DHA)’s system contains incorrect information. Applicants cannot appeal in this instance, and they must visit the DHA to correct the information.
- NSFAS status: Application received after the closing date
- Applications submitted after the deadline for 2023 will not be accepted by NSFAS. Your application will be rejected by NSFAS if you receive this status after the application period has closed.
- It is not possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: DHA Error
- In the Department of Home Affairs database, NSFAS was not able to locate the applicant.
- It is not possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: Missing supporting documents
- There are missing documents from the application that NSFAS needs.
- There is usually one form missing, which is the declaration form.
- A declaration form must be submitted by applicants without parents.
- It is possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: not eligible for NSFAS funding, funded by other bursaries
- There is another bursary available to the applicant. Other financial aid does not qualify you for NSFAS.
- It is not possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: Income greater than R350k
- In order to qualify for Nsfas, applicants (who are able-bodied) must earn less than R350 000 per year. Applicants with household incomes exceeding R350 000 per year will be rejected.
- It is not possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: Income greater than R600k
- Nsfas requires applicants with disabilities to have incomes of less than R600 000 per year in order to be eligible. Their household income must not exceed R600 000 per year in order to be accepted.
- It is possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: Changing from NC(V)/Report 191 during academic career
- Students from TVET colleges should fill out this form. If the TVET Nsfas rules aren’t followed, the application will be rejected by Nsfas.
- It is not possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: Academic career change
- It is not possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: Did not meet academic progression requirements of 50%
- Students who are returning are only eligible for this. In order to be eligible for NSFA funding, returning students must meet certain academic requirements.
- It is not possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: Attained highest qualification level
- Postgraduate courses are no longer funded by NSFAS, and the highest qualification they fund is undergraduate. Those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree will also not be eligible for funding.
- It is possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: incorrect progression
- It is possible to appeal this status.
- NSFAS status: n+ rule exceeded
- Currently, students have only N+1 years to complete their degree under the N+1 rule. A qualification must be completed within a minimum number of years (i.e. record time). This is the maximum amount of time a student can take to finish the qualification (+1).
- It is conditional whether you will be able to appeal.
Also, read What is the NSFAS N+2 Rule?
If an applicant receives an unsuccessful application status within 30 days, they are entitled to appeal the decision. Appeals should be accompanied by supporting documents and a statement of the reason for the appeal.
Also, read What Does Filtering Mean in NSFAS?
How to appeal on myNsfas?
- Access your “MyNsfas” account at www.nsfas.org.za
- Select ‘Track Funding Progress’
- Keep an eye on the application progress tabs
- By clicking the ‘Submit Appeal Tab’, you can appeal an unsuccessful application status
- You can find the reason for your unsuccessful application status on the ‘Application Appeal’ page
- Afterward, you can choose the reason for your appeal
- Your reason should be supported by certified supporting documents
- Click ‘Submit Appeal’
- The appeal progress can now be tracked on your myNsfas account.
In order to file an appeal, applicants must include all the required documents. Without the required documents, appeals with outstanding documents will automatically be closed after 14 days.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are several reasons why your 2023 NSFAS application could be rejected, ranging from incomplete or incorrect information to not meeting the eligibility criteria. Provide accurate and complete information and read the application requirements carefully to avoid rejection.
In addition, follow up on any requests for additional information or documentation before the deadline. It is possible to increase your chances of achieving your academic goals by following these steps and applying for NSFAS.
Also, read How Long Does NSFAS Fund You?
