NSFAS 2025

Is NSFAS Open For 2025 Student

NSFSA Application Form, Is NSFAS Open For 2025 Student

Soon NSFAS will open its arms to accept new applications for 2025. well NSFAS Bursary program will commence on 21st November 2024. knowing the opening dates alone doesn’t maximize your NSFAS application’s financial aid chances, You opt to know the application requirements, Steps to follow to apply, the application deadline and more. kindly continue reading below to know all these.

NSFAS Application Opening Date For 2025

The NSFAS Online Application 2025-2026 Academic Intake will start on 21 November 2024.

Apply for NSFAS 2025

To submit the NSFAS Application online, follow the steps outlined below:

visit the NSFAS Application portal at www.nsfas.org.za
locate the top right menu of the NSFAS homepage, click on the “myNSFAS” tab
Then create a “myNSFAS Account” to continue the application
after completing all blank paces click on the “APPLY” tab
Upload all the requested scanned copies of your supporting documents
Click on “Submit” to forward your applications to NSFAS online for evaluation

What Document Should I Present When Applying NSFAS

Remember to submit the following document when applying to NSFAS;

Retrenchment letter
Death certificate/s
Divorce Decree
Proof of legal guardianship
Marriage certificate
a valid copy of your Identity Document. If you are younger than 16 years of age and do not have a green bar-coded ID or smart ID card,
you must submit a certified copy of your unabridged birth certificate
a valid copy of the Identity Document of each household member including parents or legal guardians.
a valid copy of your latest academic transcript or exam results. If you are currently in Grade 12, you do not need to submit this.
If you have been exempted from paying school fees, please provide a letter from the school informing NSFAS that you have been
exempted.
Certified or official copy of recent payslip, letter of employment, not older than three months, for each parent, or the person who supports
you, or your guardian or yourself if you are employed. This is for all types of employment or all forms of income for all members of the
household. This includes any income received from SASSA grants, Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), or any retirement, life, disability
or other benefits paid as a lump sum or in monthly payments.
If your parents or the person who supports you or your legal guardian are retired, please provide a copy of an official pension slip or bank
statement showing pension payment.
If your parents or the person who supports you or your legal guardian works as an informal trader, please provide an affidavit signed by
them to confirm this employment.
If either of your parents is deceased, please provide a certified copy of the death certificate.
If your parents are divorced, please provide a certified copy of the divorce decree.
If either of your parents does not live at home, please provide an affidavit explaining the reasons.
If you are supported by someone who is not your parent or legal guardian, please provide an affidavit explaining the reasons.
Certified copy of an SASSA letter if any of your family members are receiving a social grant and are also contributing to your household
income. This also applies to your legal guardian.
If you have indicated that a dependent in your household is a student, please provide proof of registration or acceptance at the TVET
college or university for each dependent.
If you have a disability, please complete the relevant supporting documents (please see the website for details) and submit them with your
application form.

How Can I Appeal NSFAS 2025

follow the official steps below to apply to NSFAS;

From the official website of NSFAS, download the appeal form
Complete the form
make sure to check all the relevant boxes indicating the reason for your appeal.
Signed motivation for appeal must be included
Attach your supporting documents (e.g. medical certificates, death certificates, etc.)
Send the completed form through email to the Financial Aid Office at your institution.

How To Receive NSFAS Fund Through Wallet 2025

here are the things you will need to receive NSFAS allowances via NSFAS Wallet.

Get yourself a cell phone and a valid SIM card
make sure to sign your NSFAS Bursary Agreement if you are a new student to NSFAS
You will not need to withdraw cash to pay your landlord or any registered merchant.

READ HERE; Which Bank Does NSFAS USE 2025

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

For details, click HERE

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

Frank Oduro