You log in to myNSFAS, and instead of a straight yes or no you get a phrase like “provisionally funded”. It is not obvious whether that is good news, and the portal does not explain itself.
Every status means something specific, and most of them come with an action you are expected to take. This guide walks through each one: what it means, whether you need to do anything, and how long you should expect to wait.
Application submitted
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Awaiting evaluation and awaiting documents
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Provisionally funded — the one that confuses everyone
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Funded
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Unsuccessful, and what the reason codes mean
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Appeal submitted and lapsed
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