Does NSFAS Pay For Online Courses?

Does NSFAS Pay For Online Courses?

How to Get NSFAS Funding for Online and Distance Learning Courses

As the world continues to evolve digitally, education has followed suit, with a growing number of students opting for online courses. One question that frequently arises among South African students is, “Does NSFAS pay for online courses?” The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government bursary that funds the studies of South African students who come from poor or working-class backgrounds and wish to study at public universities or TVET colleges.

NSFAS funding covers a variety of courses that are available at tertiary institutions but do they cover the online courses? Yes, they do, bearing in mind that the course must be offered at a public college and the applicant must be pursuing their first degree.

Who can appeal?

A student whose application for financial aid is rejected or the financial aid for a continuing student is withdrawn, may appeal with the NSFAS.

The appeal decisions are subject to budget availability.
Appeals will only be considered for students who have 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 whom NSFAS previously denied financial aid to because s/he did not meet the academic eligibility criteria.
If the institution has not submitted its registration record to NSFAS or has submitted an incorrect registration record such inquiries should be directed to the institution.

Eligibility for NSFAS Funding: Does NSFAS pay per semester?

To qualify for NSFAS funding you must meet the following requirements:

Must be a South African citizen.
Can be a SASSA grant recipient.
Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum.
Persons with a disability whose combined household income is not more than R600 000 per annum.
Applicants who first registered at university before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

NSFAS and Online Courses

Accredited Institutions
Full-Time Enrollment
Program Eligibility

NSFAS does extend financial assistance to eligible South African students pursuing online courses, but it is subject to specific criteria. It is essential to verify the accreditation of your chosen online institution, the eligibility of your program, and your full-time enrollment status before applying for NSFAS funding. Embracing the digital education landscape while ensuring financial support through NSFAS can open doors to valuable learning opportunities. Read More here.

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