How to Register for NSFAS Online 2025/2026

How to Register for NSFAS Online 2025/2026; nsfas application 2025 closing date

How to Register for NSFAS Online 2025/2026

How to Register for NSFAS Online 2025/2026; nsfas application 2025 closing date

South African students seeking financial aid for their higher education, must register for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the academic years 2025/2026 as it is a very important step. Students may complete their applications from the comfort of their own homes because the procedure is simplified and available online.

below information explain the online registration procedure, describing the necessary processes and conditions for applying for NSFAS funding. Whether you are a first-time applicant or a returning student, this guide will help you understand the procedure to register online for the 2025/2026 academic year.

READ: NSFAS Queries 2025

NSFAS Application Dates And Deadlines In 2025

Applicant have the opportunity to submit their online application for the NSFAS 2025; the dates scheduled to submit an NSFAS Application are;

NSFAS Application open date 21st November 2024
NSFAS Application closing Date 31st January 2025

Documents Needed to Complete NSFAS Application 2025/2026

You are required to provide the following supporting documents for your NSFAS application:

Students with disabilities must provide: A completed 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:

Retrenchment letter
Death certificate/s
Divorce Decree
Proof of legal guardianship
Marriage certificate
other documents may be required for appeal purposes, retrenchment letter

Who Qualifies for NSFAS Application 2025/2026?

The following people qualify to apply for 2025 NSFAS Funding:

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.
You must have an email account and cell phone number.

You are not eligible for NSFAS funding if;

You have already applied and received funding in previous years
You have not yet graduated with your current qualification
You do not intend to change from one sector to another (TVET College to University or vice-versa).

NSFAS Registration for 2025/2026

Visit the official application portal of NSFAS at: https://my.nsfas.org.za/
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. Use your ID number as your username.
Apply: Click on the “Apply” tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.
Complete: Submit your complete application. Submit your complete application before the closing date.

For details, click HERE

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