The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a South African government program that provides financial assistance to eligible students from low-income backgrounds. NSFAS offers bursaries and loans to cover the costs of tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and learning materials.
When applying for NSFAS, there are supporting documents needed which will go along with your NSFAS application. Without these NSFAS documents, your NSFAS application is incomplete.
One document which is required is the SARS consent form for NSFAS.
SARS consent form for NSFAS Meaning
To determine your funding eligibility, NSFAS obtains information from government agencies with your consent. This information is strictly confidential and focuses solely on your parents' or guardians' employment status and income.
Information on employment status and income of your parents/guardians is obtained from SARS. You'll therefore be asked to sign a consent form, allowing NSFAS to verify the information you provide.
Where can I get a SARS consent form for NSFAS?
On the NSFAS website, under 'NSFAS 2024 Supporting documents - Required Supporting documents during the application process', you will find a list of the documents needed when applying for NSFAS.
Here, you'll find the consent form. Download it and fill it in and submit it with your NSFAS application.
Alternatively, you will also come across it when you are logged into your myNSFAS application and are submitting your application. There will be a 'consent' section where you'll need to follow the instructions to submit your SARS consent form for NSFAS.
You will need to log into your myNSFAS account to upload the required documents.
