Reason and solution for NSFAS Registered Status

If your status check indicates words “NSFAS registered” then this most probably means that your information such as your ID number is enrolled in NSFAS database. Remember that status in question is a verification status primarily, and this does not encompass other disqualifying aspects that may prevent you from being eligible for the grant.

Why SASSA Shows “NSFAS Registered”?

In aid application process, SA checks details of applicants from different databases such as NSFAS among others. If it shows as “NSFAS Registered” this only implies that you have provided your information to NSFAS database.

Cross-Verification Process

As indicated on SASSA Portal, SASSA has Full Verification of an applicant’s details in addition to requesting supporting documentation. This includes consultancy over several government repositories to ascertain any income that can justify working as well as checking the eligibility for social grants. For those currently enrolled with NSFAS, this enrolment may be reflected on stats checking on portal.

Possible Income Indicator

The funds that are received through funding from NSFAS are largely targeted for educational purposes, however, it could possibly be recorded in the SASSA system as a source of assistance thereby potentially impacting the outcome of your application for SRD grant.

Conflict in Eligibility

NSFAS registration may be flagged by SASSA if it suspects that applicants may be applying for SASSA’s multiple assistance programs just to make sure that they are not duplicating or applying for unnecessary benefits. But in context of SRD grant, funds provided via NSFAS are generally not classified as income.

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What to Do If application Declined Due to NSFAS Registered?

If your NSFAS registration is reason thats your application has been denied, do following steps:

Check Your NSFAS Status: Confirm that your status is listed as an active beneficiary of NSFAS and that funds are provided only for educational purposes.

File an Appeal: Open an account on appeals website, describe in details why NSFAS funding is not a source of income but rather support for education.

Reach Out to SA: You can also call on their toll-free number 0800 60 10 11.

Eligibility for both grants

It is possible to apply for both National Student Financial Aid Scheme and Social Relief of Distress grants at same time if you meet all the conditions set by the two schemes. Here’s how:

Eligibility Criteria for NSFAS

  • You must be a permanent resident.
  • You should be enrolled in a public university.
  • Your household income must be below specified limit.

Requirements for SRD Grant

  • You need to be unemployed.
  • You should not be receiving any social grants, other then Child Support Grant.
  • Your income must fall below R624 per month.

If you are a South African and you qualify under both NSFAS and SASSA grants, you should be in for considerable financial relief. While NSFAS enables you to pursue educational goals, SRD addresses issues of subsistence. If your application is denied based on fact that you are registered under NSFAS, remember that generally speaking, an appeal or other clarifications can help solve problem. Understanding requirements and processes for both programs will ensure that you get best out of aid provided to you.