Students are encouraged to log in on the myNSFAS self-service portal www.nsfas.org.za to check their application status update, for those students that have been approved for funding, their status will now reflect as: ‘Approved for funding subject to registration’, and for those who have been rejected for funding, the What […]
How To Check NSFAS Appeal Status Login your MyNSFAS account from www.nsfas.org.za. Click on Track Funding Progress. You’ll see your appeal application status. If your appeal is approved the status will show “Approved for funding subject to regsitration” How do I know my NSFAS appeal is approved? To check on […]
For most schools, getting a suspension does not mean you are permanently disqualified for financial aid. However, you will need to work with your school’s financial aid office, starting with an appeal, to end the suspension. How can I get around financial aid suspension? If You Lose Financial Aid Can […]
For example, if a parent has lost their job, appeal for more financial aid as soon as you’ve received the layoff notice or termination letter. Note that an appeal lasts for only one year. If the special circumstances still apply, you must appeal again in subsequent years. Can you apply […]
Special Circumstances Loss or reduction of employment, wages, or unemployment compensation. Loss of untaxed income or benefits e.g. Social Security benefits or child support. Separation or divorce. Death of a parent or spouse. Elementary or secondary school tuition. Unusually high medical expenses. How do I write a special circumstances letter […]
If you fail to meet SAP standards, you will be placed on financial aid restriction. Students on financial aid restriction are not eligible to receive Federal, state, or institutional financial aid. However, you may be eligible to receive private (alternative) loans, which can be found here. What can happen if […]
No, there is no appeal for the maximum timeframe. While there is no appeal, there are other options (see below). What if my Degree Works audit is not accurate? We understand that the information in Degree Works may not be exactly accurate and up-to-date for all students. What is a […]
How to Write a Suspension Appeal Letter? Greet the recipient of the appeal, state your name, and record the purpose of the document – to appeal your suspension. Confirm that you understand the reasoning behind your suspension whether you agree with it or not. Describe the issue that led to […]
Reasons for Financial Aid Appeal Letter A parent losing a job or reduction of income. Unexpected medical expenses. Death of a parent. A one-time increase in family’s income reflected in the based FAFSA year (2020) Support of an elderly parent. Damage due to natural disaster. Divorce or Separation. Whats a […]
How to go back to school after defaulting on student loans Fill out the FAFSA. Your first step to pay for additional classes should be filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply for scholarships and grants. Take out federal student loans. Use private student loans to […]
To initiate an appeal you must: Meet with a financial aid advisor. Complete the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form. Submit a typed request for consideration which must clearly state what caused the suspension, provide copies of supporting documentation, and must also clearly indicate what has changed. How do you write […]
8 Tips for Going Back to College Identify Your Motivation for Finishing Your Degree. Enroll in an Online Degree Program. Use Tuition Reimbursement Programs. Complete the FAFSA. Maintain Part-Time Enrollment. Build a Support System. Maximize Your Transfer Credit. Take Advantage of Student Services. Can you go back to a college […]
Financial Aid Suspension is a status assigned if you fail to meet the minimum SAP policy requirements. Your financial aid will be terminated or suspended until you meet the minimum satisfactory academic progress standards or win an appeal. Why am I on Financial Aid Suspension? How can I get around […]
To calculate a grade-point average (GPA), ADEA AADSAS calculates your total quality points by multiplying semester hours attempted by the value of the verified ADEA AADSAS grade. Quality points are then divided by the total number of hours for completed courses to calculate a GPA. How is program GPA calculated? […]
Fill in the Previous Course Totals with the TOTAL GPA HOURS and the TOTAL QUALITY POINTS from your unofficial transcript online or from your official transcript from the Records Office, Student Services Center room 101. Subtract each repeated course’s GPA HOURS and QUALITY POINTS. Are repeated courses counted in GPA? […]