NSFAS Consent Form 2024

NSFAS Applicants Must Submit A 2024 NSFAS Consent Form.

The NSFAS consent form is a document that students applying for financial aid from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in South Africa must sign.

The form grants NSFAS permission to collect, process, and share the student’s personal information to assess their eligibility for financial aid and manage their funding.

The specific wording of the NSFAS consent form may vary depending on the year in which the student is applying for financial aid. However, the form will typically include the following sections:

• A statement of the purpose of the form
• A list of the types of personal information that NSFAS will collect
• A list of the third parties with whom NSFAS may share the student’s personal information
• The student’s right to access and correct their personal information
• The student’s right to withdraw their consent

The NSFAS consent form is an important document that students should read carefully before signing. Students should make sure that they understand the implications of signing the form and that they are comfortable with NSFAS collecting, processing, and sharing their personal information.

The 2024 NSFAS Consent Form consists of two parts:

The first part is the “Disclaimer and signature of the applicant” section. In this section, you will need to acknowledge that applying does not guarantee funding. You will also need to confirm that all the information you provide is accurate and that you understand the consequences of providing false information.

The second part is the “Declaration by a parent/guardian or school principal” section. This section must be completed by either your parent/guardian or your school principal. They will need to confirm that the information you have provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge.

How to Submit the NSFAS Consent Form

There are two main ways to submit the 2024 NSFAS Consent Form:

Online through the NSFAS Portal:

This is the recommended method as it is the fastest and most efficient.

Here are the steps:

• Visit the NSFAS website: https://www.nsfas.org.za/
• Click on the “Apply” button.
• Select the “2024 Funding” application cycle.
• Create a new account or log in if you have already applied for NSFAS funding before.
• Complete the online application form.
• When you reach the “Consent Form” section, you will be able to upload a scanned copy of your signed Consent Form.
• Make sure you have saved a copy of the signed form for your records.
• Submit your application.

Manually by Mail or Hand Delivery:

This method is slower and less efficient than submitting online, but it is an option if you do not have access to a computer or the internet.

Here are the steps:

• Download the correct Consent Form from the NSFAS website: https://www.nsfas.org.za/content/downloads/NSFAS-2024-Applications-Consent-Form.pdf
• Print the form and fill it out by hand.
• Sign the form in the presence of a commissioner of oaths or another authorized witness.
• Make a copy of the signed form for your records.
• You can then submit the form in one of the following ways:
  • Mail it to the NSFAS office:
    • Private Bag X1, Maitland, 7507, South Africa
  • Hand deliver it to your nearest NSFAS service point: https://www.nsfas.org.za/content/contact.html

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure you have read and understood the Consent Form before you sign it.
• Keep a copy of the signed form for your records.
• Submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing the deadline.
• The deadline for submitting the 2024 NSFAS application is 31 January 2024.