Receiving the news that NSFAS has approved your student funding application can be quite exciting. But it can sometimes happen that you have already paid the registration fee out of your own pocket by the time that happens.
If you have experienced this, NSFAS says that “As the registration payment is not made to NSFAS, you can find out from the institution if they will reimburse you. Or not include registration money claim from NSFAS as you already paid”
Furthermore, students approved for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursary receive registration fees included in the bursary.
When registering at a tertiary institution students are not required to pay the registration fee all they need to do is clarify that they are funded by NSFAS.
In addition to covering the cost of registration, the bursary also funds the following tertiary expenses:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Living & personal care allowances
- Books & learning materials
The bursary only covers funded programmes at public universities and colleges, which include undergraduate qualifications. It is also important to note that the bursary scheme does not cover short courses and private college tuition.
