Submit Online Application for NSFAS 2025/2026

nsfas application 2025 closing date, Submit Online Application for NSFAS 2025/2026

As the academic year 2025/2026 approaches, many South African students are preparing to make one of the most important decisions concerning their education by applying for financial help through the National Student Financial Help Scheme (NSFAS). Applying for NSFAS has never been easier, thanks to a simplified and user-friendly online application procedure.

This guide will walk you through the NSFAS online application process for the 2025/2026 academic year, providing you with everything you need to know from qualifying requirements to application procedures.

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NSFAS Online Application Opening Date 2025/2026

The 2025 application cycle for NSFAS is set to open in November 2025 and close by 31 January 2025. It is important to mark this date on your calendar so you can start preparing early. Once the applications open, you will have a specific time frame within which you need to submit your online application. Give yourself enough time to gather all the necessary documents and information required for the application process. All completed applications must be submitted along with supporting documents before the closing date.

NSFAS 2025/2026 Application Supporting Documents

If you have applied for NSFAS 2025 funding and received a request to submit supporting documents, log in to your myNSFAS account to upload the following required document;

• 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 a completed 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, retrenchment letter

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NSFAS Requirements 2025/2025: Who Qualifies for NSFAS 2025?

You qualify for NSFAS funding for the 2025/2026 academic year if you fall into any of the following categories;

• 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.

How to Complete the NSFAS Online Application Form 2025/2026

Completing the online application for NSFAS 2025 funding is a straightforward process that can be done from the comfort of your own home on the official website of NSFAS. Here are the steps you need to follow:

• 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. Use your ID number as your username.

• Apply:

Click on the “Apply” tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

• Complete:

Submit your complete application. Submit your complete application before the closing date. Once submitted successfully, you will receive a confirmation message with a reference number that should be kept safe for future reference.

Please Take Note: The key to a successful application is attention to detail! So take your time while completing each section of the online form accurately in order not to miss any important data needed by NSFAS officials during evaluation.

Contact NSFAS

• Email: info@nsfas.org.za
• Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
• Twitter: @myNSFAS
• Instagram: @myNSFAS
• WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
• USSD:*120*67327#

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