Documents Required For NSFAS Application 2025-2026

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Applying for financial aid through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is an important step for South African students seeking assistance to fund their higher education. It is important to submit supporting documents to ensure a successful application for the 2025-2026 academic year.

below, we will outline the documents required for your NSFAS application, enabling you to prepare and submit a complete and accurate application.

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NSFAS Application Documents Needed 2025

Below are the approved documents applicants must have when applying for NSFAS in 2025,

• Students with disabilities must provide:

A finished and signed Disability Annexure A Form.

• Students recognised as vulnerable children must provide:

An applicant recognised as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker.

• Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

1. Retrenchment letter
2. Death certificate/s
3. Divorce Decree
4. Proof of legal guardianship
5. Marriage certificate
6. other documents may be required for appeal purposes such as a retrenchment letter.

NB: Based on the application type, the system will accumulate a list of required documents for upload. the scheme do not accept any affidavits or driver’s licenses as proof of ID. Remember to keep copies of all the documents you submit for your NSFAS application.

Who is eligible for funding from NSFAS 2025/2026?

The following people are eligible to apply for the NSFAS academic year;

• 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.

Who Can not Apply for NSFAS 2025/2026?

The following people do not qualify to apply for NSFAS;

• Students who have earned a prior credential.
• students whose household income is greater than R350 000 annually.
• students who have already applied, been approved and got financial aid. Students who pass their modules and fulfil the academic requirements are immediately financed for the remainder of their studies.

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