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NSFAS Application 2025 Opening Date

Are you a South African citizen preparing to enter into a higher institution but need financial help, the National Students Financial Aid Scheme(NSFAS) is here to assist. Just stay glued to this page as we provide you with updated information on the NSFAS application dates ensuring that you don’t miss out on the valuable opportunity provided.

Being aware of the opening date and closing date for NSFAS applications is important to maximize your financial aid opportunity. Every year, NSFAS announces the opening and deadline dates for applications.

Opening Date and Deadline For NSFAS Application 2025

The NSFAS application for the academic year 2025 takes place on November 21, 2024, and ends on January 31, 2025. If you wish to apply this is the time to do so by visiting the webpage www.nsfas.org.za and sending your application form for funding.

Note: The NSFAS will not consider a late application for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Eligibility Criteria For The NSFAS Application

Citizens of South Africans who intend to enroll in school or are currently in school in a public university or TVET college, and if you match the following eligibility criteria then you are eligible for the bursary.

SASSA recipients automatically qualify for financial eligibility
A combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
Individuals with disability with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per annum
Must have an email and cell phone number

How To Complete the NSFAS Application Form

Create a profile:

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or download the aNSFAS 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 specified

Complete

Submit your application

Required Documents To Provide When Applying For NSFAS 2025

All NSFAS applicants are required to remit supporting documents or papers. The following documents should contain:

Students with disabilities must provide:

A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form

Students recognized as vulnerable children must provide:

A candidate who is recognized as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide and Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker

Other Required Documents, if applicable: