NSFAS Online Application For 2025-2026

www.nsfas.org.za apply for 2025, NSFAS Online Application For 2025-2026

NSFAS Bursary program has an online platform allowing the applicant to apply from their comfort zone. with the aid of internet connectivity on a smartphone or computer this website can be assessed. The online application starts in November 2024 and ends in January 2025. The online platform automatically shuts down when the application period ends. is advisable to apply early within the stated two-month period. Everything you have to know about this application period has been provided below.

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When Can I Submit NSFAS Online Application 2025

NSFAS 2025-2026 ONLINE Application period include;

• NSFAS Start Date; November 21 2024
• NSFAS End Date; 31 January 2025

Note; Applications for NSFAS funding for the academic year 2025-2026 must be submitted before the deadline

Who Qualify To Apply for NSFAS 2025-2026

For the 2025-2026 academic year, you can only apply if you are;

• Valid Email And Password
• 
South African citizens or permanent residents
• 
SASSA grant recipients
• 
Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
• Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.

NSFAS Extra Document To Submit 2025

Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

• Retrenchment letter
• Death certificate/s
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of legal guardianship
• Marriage certificate
• other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter

NSFAS Online Application Steps 2025

To submit the NSFAS Application online, use this link www.nsfas.org.za portal and follow the steps outlined below:

• Create a profile:

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or download the NSFAS App on Google Play or App Store. Your ID number will be your username.

•  Apply now:

Click on the “Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

•  Complete:

Submit your application

What NSFAS Bursary Cover 2025

Expect to receive the following if you are on the NSFAS Scheme.

UNIVERSITY

• Accommodation
• As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
• Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
• Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
• Book allowances R5200 per annum
• Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

TVET

• Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
• Accommodation in a peri-urban area is R18,900 per annum
• Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
• Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
• Transport R7000 per annum
• Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

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NSFAS Contact

all other queries regarding students:

Tel No.: 08000 67327
Email:info@nsfas.org.za
Physical Address
The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

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Remember to review all information provided by NSFAS and take advantage of their support channels to ensure a smooth application process.