SASSA SRD “NSFAS Registered” Status – Causes and Solutions
SASSA shows an “nsfas registered” status against your SRD grant application for several reasons. This can happen if you applied for financial support as a student in NSFAS but were rejected or if you were a beneficiary in the past. Another possibility is somebody fraudulently used your ID to apply for NSFAS.
You can fix this status error by submitting a reconsideration application or appeal on the SASSA website. I will help you identify the reason for this error and walk through the step-by-step guide to lodge a reconsideration application and appeal. So, let’s understand the SASSA declined NSFAS registered status in detail.
What Is the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)?
It is a government program that provides bursaries and loans to students of public education institutions in South Africa.
This scheme was a part of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme 56 of 1999. The Department of Higher Education and Training funds and supervises the NSFAS.
What Does the “NSFAS Registered“ Status Mean?
The “NSFAS registered” status means that the NSFAS database shows your record when SASSA checks it by entering your ID for SRD grant verification.
Your data in the NSFAS record manifests that you are already receiving financial support for your education from a South African government fund. So, you are ineligible for the SASSA grant.
What Are the Possible Reasons for This Error?
If you are not receiving any educational grants from NSFAS, and the SASSA website shows this error against your SRD grant application. There can be the following reasons:
It does not matter what is the reason for the “nsfas registered “ status. You should have to fix it to qualify for a SASSA social grant.
What Can You Do to Fix this NSFAS Status Error?
You can fix it by filling out a reconsideration application on the SASSA website. You will need to prove the following things in your application :
How to Prove It?
The best way to prove it is to get an official declaration from NSFAS, your college, or your university that you are not a beneficiary of any NSFAS scheme. Show this document to SASSA by attaching it to your reconsideration application.
Steps to Submit Reconsideration Application For “NSFAS Registered” Status
If you are sure that you genuinely deserve an SRD grant, then you can fix the “nsfas registered” status through a reconsideration application on the SASSA website by following these steps:
Important Note: Please submit a reconsideration application within 30 days of your SRD application rejection for each rejected month.
What Can You Do if the Reconsideration Application Fails?
If the reconsideration application to fix “nsfas registered” fails, you can file an official SASSA appeal within 30 days of the application outcome. Follow these easy steps to lodge a SASSA appeal:
Reminder: Please enter your accurate information, such as your name, date of birth, ID, and contact number, in the reconsideration application and appeal.
It will help SASSA verify your identity faster and decide about this error on your grant application.
What Can You Do if the Appeal Gets Rejected?
You can file a case with SASSA Fraud Investigations to prove that your identity has been misused in NSFAS records if SASSA rejects your appeal about the “NSFAS registered” status.
Keep this in mind! The whole process may take several months. However, by fixing this error, you will finally qualify for an SRD grant.
Conclusion
In summary, the “NSFAS registered” status in your SASSA SRD grant application arises due to various reasons, such as past NSFAS grants, ineligibility, or identity misuse. To resolve this, you can submit a reconsideration application or appeal on the SASSA website with proof of your current status. If unsuccessful, further steps like filing a fraud investigation may be necessary. Following the outlined steps will help you fix the issue and potentially qualify for the SRD grant.
