National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Appeal : What N+Rule Mean to University And Tvet Students. You will not have an option to appeal if your application was rejected as a result of the N+Rule
What is the N+Rule For university students?
The N period of study equals the minimum time required to complete a qualification.
The University N+ Rule is based on the number of years a student is registered in the higher education sector.
NSFAS will fund you for the minimum number of years required to complete your qualification plus 1 additional year or 2 years for beneficiaries living with disability.
Example: If you are studying towards a 3 year degree, NSFAS will fund you for 3 years + 1 additional year.
Important Reminder: If you changed your qualification or institution and the remaining number of years does not accommodate the time required to complete the current qualification, you will no longer receive NSFAS funding.
What is the N+Rule For TVET students?
The TVET College N+ Rule is based on NSFAS funded academic terms at TVET Colleges.
The additional NSFAS funded academic term may be for repeating at any level from the entry academic term to exit the academic term.
If you are a TVET student rejected due to the N+Rule, your appeal will only be considered if you can prove that you have two or less subjects left to complete your Report 191 qualification or three or less subjects to complete your NC(V) Qualification and the college has evaluated that you have the propensity to complete your
qualification within an additional academic term.