NSFAS Qualifying Criteria 2025

NSFAS Qualifying Criteria 2025, NSFAS Qualifying Criteria

NSFAS Qualifying Criteria 2025

NSFAS Qualifying Criteria 2025, NSFAS Qualifying Criteria

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a lifeline for South African students, this bursary scheme offers financial assistance to make higher education accessible. However, understanding the qualifying criteria for NSFAS serves as a root to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for this valuable support. this guide seeks to explain the key factors that determine eligibility for NSFAS, providing you with a clear understanding of the qualifying criteria.

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NSFAS Qualification Criteria 2025

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.

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Documents Required to Apply for NSFAS 2025

NSFAS Applicants for the 2025-2026 academic year must provide the following 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.

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How To Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026

Follow these procedures to successfully register for NSFAS online:

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.