NSFAS was established in 1996 as a replacement for the Tertiary Education Fund of South Africa (TEFSA). It became a statutory body through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act, 1999 (Act No. 56 of 1999). The scheme’s primary purpose is to provide financial assistance to academically deserving but financially needy students, ensuring that the cost of higher education is not... https://nsfas-statuscheck.co.za/