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.

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

For more information check the official website of NSFAS. Hope the provided information is helpful, share your comments below in the comment section.

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