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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86586, member: 27"] Registration chaos just got shut down after NSFAS told universities to let funded students into class without waiting for the paperwork circus. NSFAS clears 2026 registration blocks [LIST] [*]The National Student Financial Aid Scheme approved 2026-eligible students to register immediately. [*]Universities were told to lift holds if names appear on the official list. [*]Officials said full funding letters can follow after enrollment. [*]The move aims to prevent first-day lockouts over admin glitches. [/LIST] Eligibility rules and funding scale [LIST] [*]The National Student Financial Aid Scheme applies an income cap of R350,000 per household. [*]Over 1.5 million applications were processed for 2026. [*]Approved students receive tuition, books, and living allowances. [*]TVET colleges and public universities fall under coverage. [/LIST] Budget boost and missing middle support [LIST] [*]The National Student Financial Aid Scheme allocated R47 billion for 2026. [*]R3.8 billion targets missing middle households earning up to R600,000. [*]Loans carry low interest for qualifying students. [*]Funding supports fields like engineering and health. [/LIST] System glitches and reform efforts [LIST] [*]The National Student Financial Aid Scheme rolled out direct payments in 2025. [*]Tech issues delayed transfers to landlords and vendors. [*]Rural applicants struggle with internet access during applications. [*]Help centres and hotlines were expanded to manage complaints. [/LIST] Impact on campuses nationwide [LIST] [*]The National Student Financial Aid Scheme supports 26 public universities. [*]About 50 TVET colleges depend on funded enrollments. [*]Universities like Wits and UCT offered temporary bridge support. [*]Clearing backlogs by March remains the stated target. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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