{"id":26925,"date":"2025-09-03T13:29:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T11:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=26925"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:54:56","slug":"how-to-apply-for-a-refund-at-unisa-2025-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/how-to-apply-for-a-refund-at-unisa-2025-2026-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a Refund at UNISA (2025\/2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A refund at UNISA may be issued for various reasons such as overpayments, credits after cancellations, or funding adjustments. This guide will help you understand the entire process to ensure you apply for your refund correctly and avoid delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pitfalls to Avoid<\/strong>: Incomplete forms, missing documents, late cancellations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What a Refund Covers<\/strong>: Overpayments, credits after cancellations, funding adjustments (e.g., NSFAS or sponsorship).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Self-funded students, NSFAS-funded students, sponsor-funded students, international students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documents<\/strong>: Refund form, proof of payment, bank confirmation letter, ID\/passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Process<\/strong>: Submit the refund request form as per the instructions, attaching all necessary documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processing Time<\/strong>: Up to 15 working days after submission of a complete refund request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-qualifies-for-a-refund\">Who Qualifies for a Refund?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding who qualifies for a refund is essential before starting the process. Below are common scenarios where refunds are granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-overpayment-duplicate-payment\"><strong>1. Overpayment \/ Duplicate Payment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you made a duplicate payment or overpaid (e.g., via card, EFT, or web payment), you are eligible to apply for a refund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-cancellation-related-credits\"><strong>2. Cancellation-Related Credits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you cancel modules within the official cancellation cut-off date, you may be eligible for a refund. However, you will always forfeit the minimum payment, and some fees (like application and miscellaneous fees) are non-refundable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-nsfas-funding-adjustments\"><strong>3. NSFAS\/Funding Adjustments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you made a payment before receiving NSFAS or other funding, and the funding is later approved, you may be eligible for a refund. The refund will be calculated minus non-funded costs and will only apply to amounts over R100.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-third-party-or-sponsor-payments\"><strong>4. Third-Party or Sponsor Payments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refunds are typically issued to the third party or sponsor who made the payment. You may need to submit a sponsor authorization letter confirming the amount for refund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-international-students\"><strong>5. International Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International students must complete a specific refund form and provide their bank details in the IBAN\/SWIFT format, along with a passport and bank confirmation letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3476821764\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need before you apply (Documents checklist)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying for a refund, gather the following documents to ensure a smooth process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refund request form (choose one):<\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong>Domestic<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/Apply%20for%20admission\/Documents\/Updated-official-refund-form-domestic.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNISA Refund Request \u2013 South African students (PDF)<\/a><br>\u2022 <strong>International<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/Apply%20for%20admission\/Documents\/Updated-official-refund-form-foreign.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNISA Refund Request \u2013 Foreign students (PDF)<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of payment(s):<\/strong> EFT proof, deposit slip(s), or card\/web payment confirmations. <em>(UNISA may request <strong>bank\/card statements<\/strong> for web\/card payments.)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stamped bank confirmation letter<\/strong> that matches the <strong>payee\u2019s ID\/name<\/strong> (natural person <strong>or<\/strong> company). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ID\/Passport<\/strong> copy of the payee (<strong>passport<\/strong> if foreign).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If sponsor\/company refund:<\/strong> company registration doc + <strong>sponsor letter<\/strong> authorising the refund (stating the amount). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evidence of credit origin (if applicable):<\/strong> e.g., module cancellation confirmation, funding approval\/linking proof. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-how-to-apply\">Step-by-step: How to apply <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-self-funded-domestic-student\">1. Self-funded (domestic) student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download the form:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/Apply%20for%20admission\/Documents\/Updated-official-refund-form-domestic.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domestic refund form (PDF)<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete every field<\/strong> (student number, reason, amount, bank details).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attach<\/strong>: proof of payment(s), <strong>stamped<\/strong> bank confirmation letter, <strong>ID<\/strong> copy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong> your pack <strong>to the address printed on the form<\/strong> (currently <strong><a>finan@unisa.ac.za<\/a><\/strong>). <strong>Subject:<\/strong> \u201cRefund \u2013 Student # \u2013 Surname\u201d. <em>(Follow the instructions on the form.)<\/em> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> allow <strong>up to ~15 working days<\/strong> once UNISA has <strong>all<\/strong> required docs. <em>(UNISA refunds page confirms the 15-day target.)<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Heads-up:<\/strong> UNISA\u2019s refunds page notes <strong>no refunds &lt; R100<\/strong> and a <strong>maximum of two refunds<\/strong> per academic year for self-paying students.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-nsfas-funded-student\">2. NSFAS-funded student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check your NSFAS\u2013UNISA link<\/strong> is active on your record. (NSFAS refunds depend on that link.) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you <strong>paid before funding came through<\/strong>, complete the relevant <strong>refund form<\/strong> and attach your docs (proof of payment, stamped bank letter, ID). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong> your pack per the form instructions. <em>(If you receive a UNISA <strong>bank-details capture<\/strong> email for allowances\/refunds, complete it via the secure link in your <strong>myLife<\/strong> email.)<\/em> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amount paid out:<\/strong> Credits <strong>\u2265 R100<\/strong> (less <strong>non-funded costs<\/strong>) are refunded to you; sponsor-funded amounts go back to the sponsor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> similar to standard refunds (target <strong>~15 working days<\/strong> after a complete pack \/ verification). <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-sponsor-company-funded-student\">3. Sponsor\/company-funded student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Confirm who gets the refund:<\/strong> By default, refunds are paid back to the <strong>original payer (sponsor\/company)<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the sponsor authorises payment <strong>to you<\/strong>, include a <strong>sponsor letter<\/strong> explicitly stating the <strong>amount<\/strong> and granting permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the <strong>refund form<\/strong> with the sponsor\/company docs (registration certificate, sponsor letter) to the email on the form. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> generally <strong>~15 working days<\/strong> once documents are complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-international-students\">4. International students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>international form<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/Apply%20for%20admission\/Documents\/Updated-official-refund-form-foreign.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foreign students refund form (PDF)<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete<\/strong> all banking fields (<strong>SWIFT<\/strong>, <strong>IBAN\/Account<\/strong>, <strong>Bank address<\/strong>) and provide a <strong>passport copy<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach: proof of payment(s) + <strong>stamped<\/strong> bank letter (in the <strong>account holder\u2019s name<\/strong>). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong> per the form instructions (currently <strong><a>finan@unisa.ac.za<\/a><\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> form indicates <strong>up to 21 business days<\/strong> after <strong>all<\/strong> required docs are received. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3484313898\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancelling modules (to create a refundable credit)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to cancel<\/strong><br>Go to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/myunisa\/default\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myUnisa <\/a>\u2192 myAdmin \u2192 Student Admin \u2192 Cancel Modules<\/strong>. Then wait for the cancellation to <strong>reflect on your account<\/strong> before applying for a refund. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What you will forfeit<\/strong><br>You <strong>always forfeit the minimum payment<\/strong>. If you cancel <strong>after the last date<\/strong>, you may <strong>forfeit the full fee<\/strong> for that period. <strong>Application &amp; miscellaneous fees are non-refundable.<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key 2025 cut-offs (Undergraduate &amp; Honours):<\/strong><br><strong>Semester 1:<\/strong> <strong>31 March 2025<\/strong> \u2022 <strong>Semester 2:<\/strong> <strong>31 August 2025<\/strong> \u2022 <strong>Year modules:<\/strong> see dates on the official page. <em>(Follow the \u201cPay your study fees\u201d cancellation dates page.)<\/em> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Masters &amp; Doctoral<\/strong> (different rules\/dates):<br>2025 guidance notes <strong>15 May<\/strong> and <strong>15 August<\/strong> dates for cancellations\/liabilities\u2014confirm using the M&amp;D cancellation page. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Register-to-study-through-Unisa\/Undergraduate-%26-honours-qualifications\/Pay-your-study-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unisa<\/a> <\/strong>highlights that there is also a <strong>10-day cooling-off<\/strong> period for cancellations (see <strong>Changing your registration<\/strong> guidance).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timelines, payout method &amp; tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Processing target:<\/strong><br>Refunds are typically processed <strong>within ~15 working days<\/strong> after UNISA receives <strong>all required documents<\/strong> (domestic). The <strong>international<\/strong> form states <strong>~21 business days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payout method:<\/strong><br><strong>EFT<\/strong> to a <strong>verified bank account<\/strong> matching the payee; if a <strong>third party paid<\/strong>, the refund may be returned <strong>to that payer<\/strong>. For allowances\/refunds under the EFT onboarding process, UNISA may ask you to <strong>capture bank details<\/strong> via a secure link sent to your <strong>myLife<\/strong> email. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Following up:<\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong>General refunds:<\/strong> use the <strong>email printed on your current form<\/strong> (at present, <strong><a>finan@unisa.ac.za<\/a><\/strong>).<br>\u2022 <strong>Funding\/allowances (NSFAS):<\/strong> <strong>Directorate of Student Funding (DSF)<\/strong>\u2014see the <strong>EFT announcement<\/strong> and <strong>2025 NSFAS process<\/strong> update. <br>\u2022 <strong>General enquiries:<\/strong> use UNISA\u2019s <strong>Enquiries<\/strong> channels (Live Chat \/ self-help FAQ).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1946628306\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-that-delay-refunds\">Common mistakes that delay refunds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Missing or unstamped bank letter<\/strong> \u2192 Get a <strong>stamped<\/strong> Bank Confirmation Letter (BCL) that matches the <strong>account holder\u2019s ID\/name<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not including all proofs of payment<\/strong> \u2192 Include <strong>every<\/strong> relevant proof (and <strong>bank\/card statements<\/strong> for web\/card credits if requested). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requesting non-refundable fees<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Application<\/strong> &amp; <strong>miscellaneous<\/strong> fees are <strong>non-refundable<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cancelling after the cut-off and expecting a full refund<\/strong> \u2192 After the last date, expect <strong>partial or no refund<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrong payee name \/ third-party account<\/strong> \u2192 Refunds go to the <strong>verified payer\u2019s account<\/strong>; sponsor refunds usually go back to the <strong>sponsor<\/strong> unless they authorise otherwise. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Too many refund requests<\/strong> \u2192 Self-paying students are limited to <strong>two refunds per academic year<\/strong>. Plan ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special cases &amp; notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Card\/web payments:<\/strong> UNISA may require <strong>bank\/card statements<\/strong> showing the specific web\/card transactions before approving the refund. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changed banking details:<\/strong> Submit a <strong>new stamped bank letter<\/strong> that matches your <strong>ID\/Passport<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International payouts:<\/strong> Expect <strong>longer banking timelines<\/strong> (form indicates <strong>up to 21 business days<\/strong>). Provide <strong>SWIFT\/IBAN<\/strong> and bank address details. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SBL students:<\/strong> The <strong>Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)<\/strong> uses specific <strong>withdrawal dates<\/strong> and processes\u2014always check SBL\u2019s programme pages or contact their Fees Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-93695955\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who to contact for help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refund applications (forms):<\/strong> Use the <strong>email on the current form<\/strong> (now <strong><a>finan@unisa.ac.za<\/a><\/strong>). Keep your <strong>student number<\/strong> in the subject line. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NSFAS allowances\/refunds &amp; banking verification issues:<\/strong> Check the <strong>EFT process<\/strong> notices and the <strong>2025 NSFAS disbursement process<\/strong> update. Contact DSF if instructed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General enquiries:<\/strong> See <strong>Student enquiries<\/strong> options (Live Chat, self-help).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasi-ispani.co.za\/unisa-application-requirements-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNISA Application Requirements 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Who can apply for a UNISA refund?<\/strong><br>Students or sponsors with a <strong>credit balance<\/strong> due to overpayment, cancellation within cut-offs, or funding adjustments. International students use the <strong>foreign<\/strong> form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) How long do refunds take to reflect?<\/strong><br>Domestic refunds: <strong>~15 working days<\/strong> after UNISA receives a <strong>complete<\/strong> application. International refunds: <strong>~21 business days<\/strong> (per the foreign form). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) Can I get a refund if I cancel a module?<\/strong><br>Yes\u2014<strong>if<\/strong> you cancel <strong>before the last date<\/strong>. You always forfeit the <strong>minimum payment<\/strong>; cancelling after the cut-off may mean <strong>no refund<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4) Are application fees refundable?<\/strong><br><strong>No.<\/strong> Application and <strong>miscellaneous<\/strong> fees are <strong>non-refundable<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5) I paid, then NSFAS approved me\u2014do I get my money back?<\/strong><br>Often <strong>yes<\/strong> if there\u2019s a <strong>credit \u2265 R100<\/strong>, <strong>minus non-funded costs<\/strong>, and once your <strong>NSFAS\u2013UNISA link<\/strong> is active. Sponsor funds go back to the sponsor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6) Where do refunds get paid?<\/strong><br>By <strong>EFT<\/strong> to the <strong>verified bank account<\/strong> of the <strong>payer<\/strong> (student or sponsor). For allowances\/refunds under the EFT onboarding, UNISA uses a <strong>bank-capture platform<\/strong> sent to your <strong>myLife<\/strong> email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7) What documents must I attach?<\/strong><br>Completed <strong>refund form<\/strong>, <strong>proof of payment(s)<\/strong>, <strong>stamped bank letter<\/strong>, <strong>ID\/Passport<\/strong>; <strong>sponsor letter<\/strong> &amp; <strong>company docs<\/strong> if applicable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8) How do international students apply?<\/strong><br>Use the <strong>foreign students<\/strong> form with <strong>SWIFT\/IBAN<\/strong> and <strong>passport<\/strong>; expect <strong>up to 21 business days<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9) How do I cancel a module correctly?<\/strong><br>Use <strong>myUnisa \u2192 myAdmin \u2192 Student Admin \u2192 Cancel Modules<\/strong>, then wait for the cancellation to <strong>post<\/strong> before requesting a refund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10) What if my bank details changed?<\/strong><br>Send a <strong>new stamped bank confirmation letter<\/strong> that matches your <strong>ID\/Passport<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11) What happens if I miss the cancellation date?<\/strong><br>You may <strong>forfeit<\/strong> the full fee for that module\/period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12) Do web\/card payments need extra proof?<\/strong><br>UNISA can request <strong>bank\/card statements<\/strong> showing the exact card\/web transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13) Is there a minimum refund amount?<\/strong><br>Yes\u2014UNISA does <strong>not<\/strong> process refunds for <strong>credit balances &lt; R100<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14) How many times can I request a refund in a year (self-funded)?<\/strong><br>UNISA caps self-paying students at <strong>two refunds<\/strong> per academic year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/unisa-higher-certificates\/\">UNISA Higher Certificates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-518179842\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-downloads-links\">Quick downloads \/ links <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refund form (domestic)<\/strong> \u2013 latest:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/Apply%20for%20admission\/Documents\/Updated-official-refund-form-domestic.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNISA Refund Request \u2013 South African students (PDF)<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refund form (international)<\/strong> \u2013 latest:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/Apply%20for%20admission\/Documents\/Updated-official-refund-form-foreign.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNISA Refund Request \u2013 Foreign students (PDF)<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refunds &amp; payments (rules, timelines, card\/web statements, R100 minimum, two-refund limit):<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Student-fees-and-funding-your-studies\/Unisa-payment-methods-and-banking-details?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNISA payment methods &amp; banking details \u2013 Refunds section<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cancellation dates &amp; forfeiture rules (2025):<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\/Student-fees-and-funding-your-studies\/Unisa-payment-methods-and-banking-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pay your study fees \u2013 Cancellation dates 2025 <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to cancel registration:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Register-to-study-through-Unisa\/Undergraduate-%26-honours-qualifications\/Pay-your-study-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Changing your registration (myUnisa \u2192 myAdmin \u2192 Cancel Modules) <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NSFAS refunds &amp; linking conditions:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/myunisa\/default\/Student-Affairs-%26-SRC\/Student-funding%3A-bursaries-%26-loans\/Frequently-asked-questions-%28FAQs%29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Funding FAQs (refunds \u2265 R100; non-funded costs; sponsor refunds) <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EFT process &amp; bank-details capture (refunds\/allowances):<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/myunisa\/default\/Announcements\/New-Unisa-electronic-funds-transfer-%28EFT%29-process-for-student-refunds-and-allowances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New EFT process for refunds &amp; allowances <\/a>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/myunisa\/default\/Announcements\/The-2025-NSFAS-allowances-disbursement-process?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 NSFAS allowances disbursement process<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy reference:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/myunisa\/default\/Announcements\/New-Unisa-electronic-funds-transfer-%28EFT%29-process-for-student-refunds-and-allowances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNISA Rules for Students 2025 (PDF<\/a><a>)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SBL (Business School) finance\/withdrawal info (dates differ):<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/sbl\/default\/Programmes\/PGDs-%E2%80%93--Postgraduate-Diplomas?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBL programme finance pages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step-by-step UNISA refund guide for 2025\/2026. 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