NSFAS Application Dates 2024-2025
NSFAS Application Dates 2024-2025, NSFAS Online Application Dates 2024
If you’re a South African student aspiring to pursue higher education but need financial assistance, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is here to help. Just stay on this page as we provide you with up-to-date information on NSFAS application dates, ensuring that you don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity.
Understanding the online opening and closing dates for NSFAS applications is important to maximize your chances of receiving financial aid. Each year, NSFAS announces the opening and closing date for applications.
READ: NSFAS Website Status Check 2024
NSFAS Application Opening Date And Deadline For 2024-2025
The NSFAS Online Application 2024-2025 Academic Intake portal is active and accessible NOW until 31 January 2024. If you want to apply online for NSFAS 2024 please, go to www.nsfas.org.za and submit an online application form for your funding NOW as the portal is open. Please, be reminded that late applications may not be considered by NSFAS for the 2024-2025 academic year.
READ HERE; Requirements For NSFAS Application 2024-2025
Who Is Eligible for NSFAS Online Application 2024/2025
If you are a citizen of South Africa and intend to enrol in school in 2024, or if you are currently enrolled in a public university or TVET college, and you match the following criteria, you are eligible for an NSFAS bursary.
- SASSA recipients automatically qualify for financial eligibility
- Your combined household income is not more than R350 000 per year or
- A person with a disability with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per year or
- Must have email and cell phone number
How to Complete NSFAS Online Application Form 2024/2025
The online application for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for 2024 is quick, convenient, and accurate. To help you make sure you include all the necessary information when submitting your online application form, you will be prompted when information is either missing or inaccurate when you are applying online. Please follow the instructions below to apply for NSFAS Online 2024:
- 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.
- Track Your Application:
After submission, log in to My NSFAS Application regularly to track the progress of your application. Keep an eye out for any updates or additional requests from NSFAS.
SEE ALSO: NSFAS UNISA 2024
Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS 2024-2025
NSFAS Applicants for the 2024-2025 academic year are required to submit supporting documents. The following documents are required:
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 Receive NSFAS Fund Through Wallet
What you will need to receive your NSFAS allowances via NSFAS Wallet?
- Your cell phone and valid SIM card
- You must sign your NSFAS Bursary Agreement if you are a new student to NSFAS
- You will not need to withdraw cash to pay your landlord or any registered merchant.
READ HERE; When Is NSFAS Appeal Opening For 2024-2025
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
Applying for NSFAS funding is a significant step towards achieving your higher education goals. By staying informed about the application dates, gathering the required documents, and submitting your application early, you enhance your chances of securing financial aid. Remember to review all information provided by NSFAS and take advantage of their support channels to ensure a smooth application process. Visit NSFAS Official website here. Hope the provided information is helpful, kindly leave a comment below in the comment section.
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