Unisa NSFAS Application 2025-2026

Unisa NSFAS Application 2025-2026, Unisa nsfas application 2025 2026 opening date

The Unisa NSFAS application is a process for South African students seeking financial assistance to pursue their higher education at the University of South Africa (Unisa). The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) aims to provide support to deserving students from low-income households, enabling them to access and complete their tertiary education.

If you’re considering applying for NSFAS at Unisa, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the application process, Eligibility requirements, Application Date and Required Documents.

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Unisa NSFAS Application Date 2025-2026

Applications for the 2025 NSFAS are ongoing and already being accepted for the 2025-2026 academic year which will end on January 31, 2025. Utilize the myNSFAS platform to keep tabs on the status of your application.

Who Can Apply For NSFAS At UNISA 2025-2026

You qualify to apply for NSFAS funding if 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.

Who Cannot Apply For NSFAS At UNISA 2025-2026

Your NSFAS application will not be considered if you

• received NSFAS funding in 2024.
• have already completed an undergraduate degree or diploma.
• are not South African citizens.
• need funding for a Short Learning Certificate or Programme or a postgraduate qualification.

*Students who have completed a higher certificate and will be starting a degree/diploma qualification in 2025 must re-apply for NSFAS funding.

UNISA NSFAS 2025 Registration 2025

Please visit the Unisa registration website for the registration dates: www.unisa.ac.za/register

• Returning NSFAS students who were funded in 2024 but have not yet completed their qualification: Please ensure that you are temporarily registered during Unisa’s registration period while waiting for NSFAS funding confirmation for the 2025 academic year.
• Returning NSFAS students who received funding in 2024, have been declined for funding in 2025 but have appealed the decision: Please pay the minimum registration fee while you wait for the NSFAS appeal decision if you choose to do so.
• First-time NSFAS applicants: Please ensure that you are temporarily registered during Unisa’s registration period while waiting for NSFAS funding confirmation. If your NSFAS application is declined or delayed by the time the registration period closes, you will be expected to find alternative funding before your registration is activated.

If your NSFAS application is provisionally approved, you do not need to pay the minimum registration fee. Your registration will be automatically activated based on the NSFAS funding confirmation received by Unisa.

Unisa NSFAS Application Process 2025

Here are the steps to follow when applying for NSFAS at Unisa:

• 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.

UNISA NSFAS 2025 Appeals

A student must submit an appeal within 30 days of receiving their application results. All students are required to appeal directly to NSFAS via the myNSFAS portal.

Visit www.nsfas.org.za for appeal supporting documents.

UNISA NSFAS Refunds 2025

• All NSFAS-funded students who pay the minimum registration amount to activate their registration will be refunded.
• A refund will only be processed once NSFAS has confirmed the successful processing of registration data to Unisa.
• An application for a refund is not necessary

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NSFAS Account 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.

Contact UNISA

• University of South Africa
• P O Box 392 Unisa
• 0003
• Ethics Hotline: 0800 075 278
• unisa@thehotline.co.za

Applying for NSFAS at Unisa is a significant step towards securing financial aid for your higher education. By understanding the eligibility requirements and following the application process diligently, you increase your chances of receiving the financial support you need to pursue your studies at Unisa. Visit Unisa NSFAS Official website here

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