How To Apply For NSFAS Online For 2025
How To Apply For NSFAS Online For 2025
The NSFAS Bursary program has an online platform allowing the candidate to apply from their comfortable place. 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 automatically shut down when the application period ends. And is advisable to apply early within the stated period. Everything you have to know about this application period has been provided below.
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When Can I Remit NSFAS Online Application 2025
NSFAS 2025 ONLINE Application period includes;
NSFAS Start Date; 21 November 2024
NSFAS End Date; 31 January 2025
Note: Applications for NSFAS funding for the academic year 2025 must be submitted before the due date
Who Qualify To Apply for NSFAS 2025
For the 2025 academic year, you can only apply if you are;
- Valid Email And Password
- SASSA grant recipients
- South African citizens or permanent residents
- 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.
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 The 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 year
- Accommodation in a peri-urban area is R18,900 per year
- Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per year
- Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per year
- Transport R7000 per year
- Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per year
You can visit the official webpage to learn more about the NSFAS bursary program