NSFAS 2025 Application Postponed

NSFAS Online Application for 2025 Has Been Postponed: Here’s What You Must Know

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Nkabane previously announced that they will officially launch the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS) 2025 applications season through a media briefing.
The Minister said she will be joined by the NSFAS Administrator Mr Freeman Nomvalo and learners who will participate in the live application drive at GCIS on 16th September 2024.

From her message, she said the NSFAS application system has gone through several changes and enhancements to ensure a seamless application experience for prospective applicants. The briefing seeks to highlight these enhancement as well as unpack the application process and supporting information needed to complete the application process.

Unfortunately the 2025 NSFAS Application which was supposed to be open on 16 September 2024 has been postponed. The Minister said they will further announce the date for the commencement of the 2025 NSFAS Applications launch.

Please, follow us for more updates. In case of any further details, don’t hesitate to visit NSFAS official website at www.nsfas.org.za.

Meanwhile, prepare for the 2025 NSFAS Application season. Make sure you qualify to apply and have all the supporting documents ready.

Documents Require for NSFAS Application 2025

Please, have the following supporting documents ready for the online application:

Consent form
Declaration form
Retrenchment letter
Death certificate/s
Divorce Decree
Proof of legal guardianship
Marriage certificate
A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form

Requirements for NSFAS Application 2025

All applicants must meet the following requirements to apply for NSFAS 2025

You must be South African citizen and permanent resident.
Your combined household income must not exceed R350 000 per annum
For a loan: combined household income over R350 000 and below R600 000 per annum.
Persons with disabilities combined household income must not exceed R600 000 per annum.