NSFAS 2025

Who Qualifies For NSFAS 2025-2026

As the year is approaching, many South African students are enthusiastically looking for information about qualifying for the NSFAS(National Students Financial Aid Scheme)funding. The National Students Financial Aid Scheme plays an important role in making higher education accessible for students with financial challenges.

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We will explore the eligibility criteria for NSFAS funding in 2025 and guide the application process, authorizing students to go through the funding process successfully.

Who Is Eligible For NSFAS 2025

You qualify for an NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2024 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following criteria:

South African citizens or permanent residents
SASSA grant recipients
Candidates whose combined gross household income is not more the R350,000 per annum
Individuals with disabilities(physically impaired) whose combined gross household income is not more than R600,000
Must have an email account and cell phone number

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Academic Requirements For NSFAS 2025

To continue receiving NSFAS funding, students must meet the academic eligibility set by their respective institutions. This frequently includes maintaining a good grade point average and completing a certain number or modules each year. Notwithstanding meeting these criteria may result in funding suspension or termination.

How To Fill Out 2025 NSFAS Online Application Form

The online application for the National Students Financial Aid Scheme for 2025 is quick, convenient, and accurate. To assist you make sure you include all the vital information when dispatching your online application form, you will be alerted when information is either missing or inaccurate when applying online. Make sure you follow the instructions below when applying for NSFAS online.

Create a profile:

Create a myNSFAS account via this link:https://my.nsfas.org.za/or or download the NSFAS App on Google Play or App Store. Your ID number will be your username.

Apply now:

Click on the ”APPLY” tab to update your information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

Completed:

Submit your application

Documents Needed To Dispatch An NSFAS Application In 2025

Please find below the supporting materials you will need to dispatch your NSFAS online application for 2025

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 nd Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker.

Visit the official website here.

Linda Nartey