NSFAS Application 2025-2026 Opening Date

NSFAS Application 2025-2026 Opening date

NSFAS Application 2025-2026 Opening Date

NSFAS Application 2025-2026 Opening date

Financial constraints should never prevent aspirational minds from pursuing higher education. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) remains a ray of light for numerous students, offering the financial aid required to pursue a high-quality education. The key to obtaining NSFAS assistance is to submit timely and well-informed applications. For that purpose, the NSFAS Application 2025-2026 Opening Date has been made public.

Prospective students and present students should mark their calendars and prepare to apply within this important window of opportunity. Stay informed about the important dates and deadlines for NSFAS applications for the 2024-2025 academic year.

READ: When NSFAS Open For 2024-2025

NSFAS Application 2024-2025 Opening date

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS Online Application 2025-2026 Academic session will be open on 21 November 2024 and close on 31 January 2025 for all South African citizens.

Applications for NSFAS sponsorship for the 2025-2026 academic year must be submitted before the closing date as the application portal is currently open and accepting applications from eligible students. Applicants must note that applications for the 2024-2025 academic year must be submitted before the closing date as late applications may not be considered.

Who Should Apply for NSFAS 2025-2026?

For the 2025-2026 academic year, You are eligible for an NSFAS bursary, if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2025 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:

 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.

READ: When Can You Apply For NSFAS For 2025?

What Documents Do I Need to Apply for NSFAS Online 2025-2026

When applying for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS funding 2025, you will need to provide the following supporting documents:

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 Apply Online for NSFAS 2025-2026

If you want to apply for NSFAS 2024, you must follow the steps below:

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

READ: NSFAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 20245

NSFAS Contact Information

Website: www.nsfas.org.za
Email: info@nsfas.org.za
South African students: 0860 067 327
International students: +27 21 763 3232
Physical Address: 10 Brodie Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa, 7700
Postal Address: Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7801

For more information on NSFAS, visit https://nsfas.org.za/

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