Nsfas Laptop 2024-2025
Nsfas Laptop 2024-2025
NSFAS Laptop 2024-2025: In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education and training institutions, the government, under the guidance of the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, tasked NSFAS with the procurement of learning devices for students. This initiative aims to ensure that the blended learning approach can be effectively implemented. The NSFAS Digital Learning Device Program was subsequently launched, allowing students supported by NSFAS to obtain laptops through their bursary program.
Students will need the following document to apply:
- South African ID number
- Student number
- Contact details
- Name of the institution registered at
- Home address
Steps To Order And Receive Laptop
1. Register:
NSFAS-funded students at TVET colleges: You must be a continuing student who was registered in 2023 and is currently registered to study in 2024.
NSFAS-funded students at universities: You must be registered to study at any public university; both first-time entering and continuing students may apply for a learning device.
2. Complete the DLD form:
Collect, complete and submit the Digital Learning Device (DLD) form to your Financial Aid Office (FAO) on campus. Order your laptop on the DLD online order portal via the NSFAS website: www.nsfas.org.za. NSFAS along with your institution will verify your details as well as your order.
3. Collection:
Once the verification process is complete, an order for your laptop will be placed with our service providers to dispatch the device for delivery. Once your laptop is ready, you will be called by the laptop service provider or your institution to arrange collection/delivery.
Remember, once you are contacted for the delivery and collection of the device, no one can receive/collect the laptop on your behalf, you must be present and also sign before it is handed over to you.
4. Identification:
You must produce your ID/birth certificate and proof of academic registration/student card from your institution before receiving your device.
5. Agree to the terms and conditions:
You will be required to agree to the terms and conditions as set out by your institution before receiving your learning device.
6.Laptop payment:
Non-NSFAS-funded students who require a device should consult their institutions as they will remain responsible for the payment of the device and must therefore agree to the payment terms as defined by the institution.
As an NSFAS-funded student, you should upon delivery of the digital learning device, produce a valid ID, proof of registration (or student card) as well as sign the acknowledgement receipt of the digital learning device. You will also be required to agree to the terms and conditions of the device as set out by your institution.
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