Apply To NSFAS 2025-2026

Apply To NSFAS 2024-2025: Tips For A Successful Application

Having the opportunity to receive a good education is a basic entitlement that ought to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their economic situation. In South Africa, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a vital part in offering financial support to students who cannot afford higher education. The 2025 application portal will open in November 2024. to be a successful applicant you need to follow the due process and they are.

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NSFAS Application Opening Date 2025-2026

The NSFAS application portal for the 2025-2026 academic year opens on

• November 21, 2024. Therefore the application portal is currently open and accepting applications from eligible students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The application portal is scheduled to

• close on January 31, 2025, therefore prospective applicants are advised to submit their applications before the closing date as NSFAS may not consider late applications.

Eligibility Criteria For NSFAS 2025-2026

You are eligible for an NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2025 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:

• South African citizens or permanent residents
• SASSA grant recipients
• Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
• Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
• Must have an email account and cell phone number.

Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS 2025-2025

Students with disabilities must provide:

• A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form

Students recognised 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 that may be required, if applicable:

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

The Application Process For NSFAS 2025-2026

Follow the steps below to apply online for NSFAS;

• Create a profile:

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ 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 personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

• Complete:

Submit your application.

Tips For A Successful Application

• Provide useful advice and recommendations to enhance the likelihood of a successful NSFAS application.
• Urge applicants to submit their applications promptly and adhere to all specified deadlines.
• Highlight the importance of providing precise and current information, while also stressing the need to carefully review the application for any mistakes or omissions.
• Recommend seeking assistance from school counsellors or NSFAS support centres to receive guidance throughout the application process.
• Encourage applicants to stay updated on their application status and promptly respond to any requests for additional information.

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NSFAS Contact Information

• Website: www.nsfas.org.za
• Email: info@nsfas.org.za
• South African students: 0860 067 327
• International students: +27 21 763 3232
• Physical Address: 10 Brodie Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa, 7700
• Postal Address: Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7801

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