NSFAS Application Dates 2025-2026

NSFAS Application Dates 2025-2026, NSFAS Online Application Dates 2025

NSFAS Application Dates 2025-2026

NSFAS Application Dates 2025-2026, NSFAS Online Application Dates 2025

If you’re a South African citizen preparing to enter 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.

knowing the opening and closing dates for NSFAS applications is important to maximize your financial aid chances. Each year, NSFAS announces the opening and closing date for applications.

NSFAS Application Opening Date And Deadline For 2025-2026

The NSFAS Online Application 2025-2026 Academic Intake will be active from 21st November 2024 and Ends on 31 January 2025. If you want to apply online for NSFAS 2025 please, go to www.nsfas.org.za and send an online application form for your funding.

Please, be reminded that NSFAS may not consider late applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.

READ HERE; Requirements For NSFAS Application 2025-2026

Who Is Eligible for NSFAS Online Application 2025/2026

If you are a citizen of South Africa and intend to enrol in school in 2025, 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 2025/2026

The online application for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for 2025 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.

Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026

NSFAS Applicants for the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026

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 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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