Students were hoping to receive another chance at applying for the National Student Aid Financial Scheme but this request has been denied.
Minister Blade Nzimande announced that NSFAS will not be taking any late applications for the year 2021.
The Minister addressed the reopening of schools on Monday and made it clear that students will not be given extra time regarding NSFAS applications.
Minister Blade Nzimande explained that students were given sufficient time to ensure that applications are handed in on time.
“We gave four months last year for those who want to apply to apply. We are now focusing on screening for purposes of allocating those who are successful. We cannot, unfortunately, be able to reopen,” he said.
This also takes into consideration that universities and TVET colleges are limiting their intake for the 2021 academic year.
For the year 2021 NSFAS has received over 750,000 applications, an increase of 185,000 from last year.
