NSFAS Who Qualifies 2025

NSFAS Who Qualifies 2025, NSFAS Who Qualifies

Many South African students are excitedly looking for information on their eligibility for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) financing as 2025 draws closer. NSFAS is essential in helping students with financial difficulties access and afford higher education.

In this post, we will go over the requirements for NSFAS financing in 2025 and offer advice on the application procedure, enabling students to effectively navigate the funding process.

READ HERE: NSFAS Application 2025 Closing Date

NSFAS Who Qualifies 2025

You qualify for an NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2024 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.

Academic Requirements For NSFAS 2025-2026

To get NSFAS funds to study at a TVET college, you must have completed Grades 9 to 12, and Grade 12 to study at a university or TVET college. If you are approved for NSFAS funding, you must first complete the academic admission requirements for the university or TVET college before NSFAS will provide you with any funds.

How to Complete the NSFAS Online Application Form for 2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) online application for 2025 is efficient, practical, and precise. You will be prompted when information is either missing or incorrect when you are applying online, which will aid you in making sure you include all the relevant information.

To apply for NSFAS Online 2025, kindly adhere to the directions 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

Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026

Please find the supporting documents for your NSFAS online application for 2024 below.

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

NB: Based on the application type, the system will generate a list of required documents for upload. We do not accept any affidavits or driver’s licenses as proof of ID.

READ HERE: Application for NSFAS 2025-2026

NSFAS Contact

For 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

by Understanding these eligibility requirements and adhering to the application requirements will improve your chances of receiving funding from NSFAS. Visit NSFAS Official website here. Hope the provided information is helpful, kindly leave a comment below in the comment section.

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