When Are Applications for NSFAS 2025 Opening 2025

NSFAS online application, When Are Applications For NSFAS 2025 Opening

Are you anxiously anticipating the commencement date to send an official application to the NSFAS secretariat for consideration? well, the bursary is meant to support only South African citizens. Stay on this page as we provide you with an approved opening date published by the scheme secretariat ensuring you don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity. knowing the opening dates for NSFAS applications maximizes your financial aid chances. kindly continue reading.

NSFAS Application Opening Date For 2025

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

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Online Application Steps To 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

• 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.

Ways To 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.

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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.