You’ve probably completed your NSFAS application and are waiting to find out how long NSFAS take to verify identity. We’ve all been there; the wait can be daunting.
In case you’re wondering how long it takes to verify your identity, this article has all the answers. We’ve done our homework to ease your worries by providing you with the information you need to know concerning the outcome of your application.
How Long Does NSFAS Take to Verify Identity?
Immediately! NSFAS confirms and verifies applicants’ identities when they create an account on the myNSFAS portal.
NSFAS works with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), giving the financial aid scheme access to the DHA database for instant verification of applicants’ names, surnames and ID numbers.
Applicants who encounter challenges with their verification are advised to consult the DHA for assistance.
How do I know if my NSFAS application was successful?
NSFAS will send you a message regarding the outcome of your application via email, SMS and on your myNSFAS account portal.
This will only happen once NSFAS has received confirmation of an offer for admission from the tertiary institution you’ve applied to before the start of the academic year. Simply put, candidates must be accepted to study at a tertiary institution before NSFAS can approve their funding application.
If you’re currently in your matric year, you’ll have to wait until your final matric results are released in January, followed by a firm offer to study, before your funding application is approved.
Applicants who have already completed matric have a shorter waiting period. They will most likely know the outcome of their application as soon as their chosen tertiary institution has made a final offer of admission.
What To Do Whilst Waiting For NSFAS Approval Message
It’s not a nice feeling to be in the dark, especially in situations where all you can do is wait. You might not have control over the final outcome of your application, but you can certainly stay up to date with your application status whilst waiting for that message of approval.
The myNSFAS is a useful platform for keeping track of your application. Simply log onto the portal with your usual logins and click on the “TrackFunding Progress” menu to check the status of your application.
Constantly checking your myNSFAS account can also help you detect missing information or outstanding supporting documents, which could delay your application’s progress.
Since the outcome of your tertiary application depends directly on your funding application, as an applicant still waiting for final matric results, you may find it useful to regularly follow up with your chosen tertiary institution regarding your admission status.
Will NSFAS Send Me Notification If My Application Was Unsuccessful?
Just as it does with successful applications, NSFAS will notify an applicant if their application was unsuccessful, so they are not left wondering.
Applicants will be notified via email and SMS if their application falls through. The outcome will also be reflected on the myNSFAS portal.
What do I Do If My Application Is Unsuccessful?
Not the outcome you’d hoped for? It happens; it’s not the end of the world. An NSFAS application may be declined for various reasons, which will be indicated to accompany the outcome of your application.
If your application was unsuccessful, you might either appeal the outcome if you think it’s unfair, or you may simply re-apply in the next application cycle.
If you choose to go for the appeal route, all you have to do is log onto the myNSFAS portal and follow these 5 easy steps:
- Go to “Track Funding Progress”
- Your application status will indicate “unsuccessful”. Proceed to click on the “Submit Appeal Tab”.
- Under the “Submit Appeal Tab”, a reason will be provided for the outcome of your application. Proceed to select the reason for your appeal.
- Upload supporting documents to support your reason.
- Click “Submit Appeal”.
