Here’s the breakdown of the different NSFAS application statuses:

• Application Submitted: Your application has been successfully uploaded onto the NSFAS system.
• Filtering: The system checks if you are a returning student and reviews any previous qualifications you may have.
• Validation: NSFAS conducts third-party checks with SASSA and the Department of Home Affairs.
• Evaluation: NSFAS verifies all the documents you submitted during your application.
• Funding Eligibility: NSFAS verifies the financial status of your household, as declared in your application.
• Awaiting Academic Results/Admission: NSFAS checks your academic results and your institution’s admission status to ensure you meet NSFAS funding requirements. This step can take some time, as NSFAS waits for information from your chosen institution.
• Awaiting Registration: NSFAS awaits data from your institution to create a bursary agreement. This step can also involve a waiting period for information from your chosen institution.
• Signing Of Agreement: You need to sign your bursary agreement at this stage for NSFAS to disburse your allowances.
• Payments: Your allowances are now being disbursed, either through the NSFAS mobile wallet system or your institution. It’s recommended that you continue monitoring the myNSFAS portal for updates.