If you requested NSFAS funding for your studies in 2025. So, one of the most important things you can do is monitor the status of your applications. Many students in South Africa rely on NSFAS to pay for university or college tuition, housing, transportation, books, and even living expenses. However, once you have applied, the wait can be stressful. Especially if you don’t understand what’s going on with your app. In this article, we are going to talk about how to check your status, about NSFAS, and why it is important to keep checking your status.
About: NSFAS
NSFAS stands for National Student Financial Aid Scheme. The South African government runs a program that assists students from low- and middle-income families in paying for their studies at universities and TVET colleges. The primary goal of NSFAS is to ensure that money does not prevent anyone from pursuing an education. If you qualify, NSFAS will pay for your tuition and other expenses such as books, food, transportation, and lodging.
NSFAS Status Check—Step-by-Step Guide
| Step | What to Do | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Create/Login to myNSFAS | Go to your myNSFAS account and log in with your ID and password. | This gives you access to your funding progress. |
| 2. Click “Track Funding Progress” | Find and click on the status tracker in your dashboard. | You’ll see the latest update on your application. |
| 3. Application Submitted | Your application was received. | NSFAS is starting the review process. |
| 4. Filtering/Validation | System checks your ID and SASSA/income info. | Verifying your details with government databases. |
| 5. Evaluation in Progress | NSFAS reviews your documents and info. | They are checking if you meet the funding criteria. |
| 6. Awaiting Results/Admission | Waiting for your school to send results or proof of acceptance. | NSFAS can’t proceed until your academic info is confirmed. |
| 7. Awaiting Registration | The institution must confirm you’ve officially registered. | Without this, funds won’t be released. |
| 8. Provisionally Funded | You qualify, but the final check is pending. | You’re nearly approved—just waiting on final registration. |
| 9. Approved/Payments Processing | NSFAS is now preparing to pay your fees and allowances. | Congratulations, you are fully funded! |
| 10. Declined | Your application didn’t meet requirements. | You can appeal with new or corrected information. |
Why It’s Important to Continue Checking Your Status
Sometimes students believe that once they apply, everything will be fine—but delays do occur. Your school may not have sent in your information, or a document may be missing. If you do not check your status on a regular basis, you risk missing a problem until it is too late.
Hi, I’m Owen. I’m passionate about sharing the latest government aid news, benefits, and policy updates so you can stay informed and make the most of available resources. My goal is to break down complex information into clear, easy-to-understand updates that help you navigate programs and opportunities that matter to you.