Applying for NSFAS Funding?
NSFAS Consent Form 2024: Download and Submission Details. If you are seeking NSFAS funding for 2024, it is crucial to complete and submit the NSFAS consent form. This form is essential for NSFAS to assess your eligibility for financial aid. Below are the steps for downloading and submitting your consent form.
Submission of Consent Form is Vital
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) emphasizes the importance of submitting a consent form to finalize the processing of your 2024 NSFAS bursary application. Failure to do so may result in delays in confirming funding by NSFAS.
No Supporting Documents Required, But Consent is Key
Unlike previous years, 2024 NSFAS bursary applicants are exempt from submitting supporting documents during the application process. NSFAS has collaborated with various entities to verify applicants’ eligibility for funding. However, it is essential for applicants to provide consent for the verification of their data.
Download Your NSFAS Consent Form Now
To facilitate the application process, NSFAS has made the 2024 consent form available for download. Applicants must upload the signed consent form to allow NSFAS to verify their information and confirm funding.
NSFAS consent form PDF Download
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Who Needs to Submit a Consent Form?
Almost all students applying for the NSFAS 2024 bursary are required to submit a consent form. This includes individuals with NSFAS statuses such as Awaiting Evaluation, Financial Eligibility, and Application Data.
Exception for SASSA Grant Beneficiaries
Applicants who are South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant beneficiaries and have already been approved for funding are exempt from submitting a consent form. In these cases, no financial checks are conducted on the parents, guardians, or spouses of the applicants.
Deadline Approaching
NSFAS has received over 1.4 million applications by January 15, 2024, and anticipates approximately one million more applications before the bursary application period closes on January 31, 2024.