NSFAS 2025

When Do Applications For NSFAS 2025 Open?

When Do Applications For NSFAS 2025 Open?

When Do Applications For NSFAS 2025 Open?

Are you a student planning to pursue a higher education in 2025? Do you need financial assistance to achieve your academic goals? The National Student Financial Aid Scheme(NSFAS) is here to assist you do that. Every year, NSFAS provides funding to eligible students to cover tuition fees, accommodation, and other study-related expenses. If you are interested in applying for the NSFAS funding for the 2025 academic year, you are in the right spot all you need to do is to find out when the application is opening, what document is required, and how to submit it successfully.

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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 year
  • Individuals with disability with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per year
  • 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 

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 necessary:

  • Retrenchment letter
  • Death certificate/s
  • Divorce Decree
  • Proof of legal guardianship
  • Marriage certificate
  • Other documents may be required for appeal purposes,…..eg retrenchment letter

You can always visit the official website for more info as well as update

Linda Nartey

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