NSFAS Application Criteria 2025-2026

NSFAS Application criteria 2025 2026 pdf download; NSFAS Application Criteria 2025-2026

Are you a South African student seeking financial assistance to pursue your higher education dreams? Look no further than the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). To ensure you meet the requirements and increase your chances of securing funding, understanding the NSFAS application criteria is very important.

let’s delve into the key factors that determine your eligibility for NSFAS funding; From what NSFAS pays for and the document to submit.

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NSFAS Application Criteria 2025-2026

 If you are a South African citizen planning to study in 2025 or are currently enrolled at a public university or TVET college and meet the following criteria, you are eligible for NSFAS financial assistance:

• 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.

NSFAS Required Documents 2025-2026

Applicants are required to upload and submit the following documents for the 2025-2026 academic year application;

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

What Does The NSFAS Funding Cover?

Applicants who are approved for NSFAS funding are covered for:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees

After your funding is confirmed, you may also receive allowances for the following:

• Living allowance
• Learning Material
• Personal Care
• Accommodation or Transport
• Visit www.nsfas.org.za to see the list of NSFAS-funded qualifications and institutions.

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NSFAS Contact

all other queries regarding students:

• Tel No.: 08000 67327
• Email:info@nsfas.org.za
• Physical Address
• The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

By meeting the eligibility requirements, including South African citizenship, demonstrating financial need, fulfilling academic prerequisites, and being a first-time undergraduate student, you increase your chances of securing NSFAS funding. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information. Hope the provided information is helpful, kindly leave a comment below in the comment section.

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