Are NSFAS Applications Open for 2025/2026

nsfas application 2025 opening date, Are NSFAS Applications Open for 2025/2026

YES. NSFAS Applications are Open for the 2025 academic year. As the year progresses, many students in South Africa eagerly anticipate the opening of applications for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the upcoming academic year. NSFAS has been instrumental in providing financial assistance to deserving students, enabling them to pursue higher education.

below we will explore the latest updates, important dates, eligibility criteria, and application process to ensure you have the information you need to seize this opportunity.

READ: NSFAS Allowance 2025-2026

NSFAS Application Opening Date 2025/2026

The NAFSA application portal for the 2025/2026 academic year is open and currently accepting applications from eligible students. The application portal

opens on November 21, 2024, and

closes on January 31, 2025, giving prospective applicants ample time to apply. NSFAS may not consider late applications for the 2025/2026 academic year, therefore, prospective applicants are urged to submit their applications before the closing date.

NB: To ensure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for NSFAS funding in 2025, it is important to stay informed about the important dates and deadlines. Once NSFAS announces the opening of applications, they usually provide a specific window within which interested students can submit their applications. Keep an eye out for these dates and mark them on your calendar to stay ahead of the game.

Eligibility Criteria for NSFAS Funding 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 requirements below:

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.

NSFAS Document For Application In 2025-2026

Please find the supporting documents for your NSFAS online application for 2024 below.

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

NSFAS Application Process 2025

The NSFAS Application process is simple and can be done on the official website or the NSFAS App for 2024. Follow the steps outlined below to apply for NSFAS 2024/2025;

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

READ HERE; Are NSFAS Applications Still Open For 2025-2026

NSFAS Contact For 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

For more information visit the official website of NSFAS. Hope the provided information is helpful, kindly leave a comment below in the comment section.

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