Can NSFAS Fund Me Without Matric 2025-2026
Can NSFAS Fund Me Without Matric 2025-2026
Were you unable to pass your grade 12 to qualify for a matric certificate? but you still have an interest in furthering your education and you need financial assistance? well, there is a belief that NSFAS bursary caters for individuals who were unable to pass their matric. to answer this question with a detailed explanation, I strongly recommend you to read below to know your way forward.
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Can NSFAS Fund Me Without Matric 2025-2026
NO. Traditionally, matric or an equivalent qualification has been a requirement for NSFAS funding. Therefore, without a matric, NSFAS may not be able to fund students. While most higher education institutions typically require matriculation as a requirement, the criteria for NSFAS funding extend beyond the possession of a matric certificate. NSFAS evaluates applicants based on various factors.
READ: NSFAS Application 2025-2026 Opening Date
Additional Factors Considered By NSFAS To Fund Students 2025-2026
NSFAS adopts a comprehensive approach when evaluating funding applications, taking into account various factors in addition to matriculation or alternative qualifications. These factors include:
- Means Test: NSFAS conducts a means test to assess the financial need of applicants. This evaluation considers the economic circumstances of the student’s family or household.
- Academic Performance: While not solely dependent on matriculation results, academic performance in previous educational endeavours such as bridging courses or higher certificate programs may influence NSFAS’s funding considerations.
- Funding Availability: The availability of funds is also a significant consideration. NSFAS’s budget is allocated to a large number of deserving students, and the availability of funds may impact funding decisions for applicants without a matric certificate.
Eligibility Requirements For NSFAS 2025-2026
To qualify for an NSFAS bursary you must be 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.
READ: NSFAS My Account 2025
Required Documents To Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026
NSFAS applicants for the 2024 academic year must submit the following documents as required of them to apply;
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.
How To Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026
Follow these procedures to successfully register for NSFAS online:
- 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: NSFAS Opening Date For 2025-2026
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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