NSFAS 2025

NSFAS Registration 2025 Opening Date

nsfas application date

If you’re a South African citizen preparing to enter higher education but need financial assistance, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is here to help. Just stay on this page as we provide you with up-to-date information on NSFAS application dates, ensuring that you don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity.

knowing the opening and closing dates for NSFAS applications is important to maximize your financial aid chances. Each year, NSFAS announces the opening and closing date for applications.

The NSFAS Online Application 2025-2026 Academic Intake will be active from 21st November 2024 and Ends on 31st January 2025. If you want to apply online for NSFAS 2025 please, go to www.nsfas.org.za and send an online application form for your funding.

Eligibility Criteria For Applying For The NSFAS

If you are a citizen of South Africa and intend to enroll in school in 2025, or if you are currently enrolled in a public university or TVET college, and you match the following criteria, you are eligible for an NSFAS bursary.

Must have an SASSA recipient and automatically qualify for the bursary
A combined household income of not more than R350 000
Individuals with disability household income not more than R600 000
Must have email and cell phone number

Documents Required When Applying For NSFAS

Students with disabilities must provide:

A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form

Students recognized as vulnerable children must provide:

An applicant who is recognised as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide and Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker

Other Documents Requested If Applicable

Here are other documents which may be requested when applying