Can I Apply For NSFAS 2025 Now

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YES. You can apply for NSFAS NOW for the 2025 academic year. If you’re a South African student aspiring to pursue higher education but facing financial constraints, the NSFAS(National Student Financial Aid Scheme) can be of help. NSFAS provides financial assistance to eligible students, making tertiary education more accessible and it can be the best decision for your educational journey in South Africa.

If you’re wondering whether you can apply for NSFAS 2025 now, a step-by-step guide is here to help you navigate the application process successfully.

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NSFAS 2025 Application Opening Date & Deadline

The NSFAS application portal for the 2025 academic year is officially OPEN and accepting applications from eligible students in need of financial assistance. Submit your application NOW to qualify for the 2025 sponsorship.

The online application portal is currently open and will be closing on January 31, 2025. Therefore, prospective applicants are entreated to submit their applications before the closing date as NSFAS may not consider late applications for the 2025 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria For NSFAS 2025

To be eligible for NSFAS funding in 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 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.

How To Apply for NSFAS 2025

As the application portal for NSFAS 2025 is open, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the steps to apply. To apply follow the steps outlined below;

• 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

What Documents Are Required To Apply For NSFAS 2025

Applying for NSFAS normally entails providing a collection of standard documents to determine your eligibility for financial assistance, while exact document requirements may differ depending on individual circumstances. However, the required documents for the 2025 application are outlined 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

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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