Walter Sisulu University Financial Support FAQs

What are some of the forms of financial support available for students at Walter Sisulu University?
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So what is NSFAS then?
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What does academically deserving mean?
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What does financially needy mean?
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Do all students who apply for loans receive financial aid?
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What do I need to know about applying for financial aid at WSU?
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Where must my application form be sent/handed in?
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What happens if I don’t have all the necessary documentation?
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Do I have to apply every year?
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Do I have to pay an application fee to apply for financial aid?
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What happens after I hand in my application form?
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What happens when I accept the offer for NSFAS student financial aid?
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When will the loans funds be available?
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What happens to any money that is left available in my student fee account once all my university costs have been paid for?
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And if my application is not successful, and I don’t get NSFAS funding?
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What about if I do have outstanding supplementary exam results at the time of registration?
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What is the selection criteria for the funding?
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