What Are The NSFAS Requirements 2025-2026?

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If you are a South African student pursuing tertiary education and seeking financial assistance, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is an important option to consider. The purpose of NSFAS is to provide financial assistance to qualified students to access higher education opportunities. As we approach the 2025-2026 school year, it is important to familiarize yourself with the NSFAS requirements, ensure you meet the criteria, and maximize your funding opportunities. The information below outlines key NSFAS requirements for next year.

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Documents Required To Submit During NSFAS Application 2025-2026

You may qualify for an NSFAS bursary if you are a citizen of South Africa, want to enrol in school in 2025, or are currently enrolled in a public university or TVET college and meet the requirements mentioned 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 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.

Who Is Eligible For NSFAS Funding

Applicants must follow four essential requirements to be eligible for bursaries;

• Every South African.
• Funding candidates whose annual household combined income does not exceed R350 000 are eligible for all SASSA grant winners.
• A person with a disability: The household’s annual income cannot be more than R600,000.
• Students who started their education before 2025 and whose household income is not higher than R122 000 annually.

How To Apply For NSFAS Funding 2025-2026

Follow the steps below to complete your NSFAS Online Application 2025:

• 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.

READ: Who Qualifies For NSFAS 2025

NSFAS Contact Information

1. Website: www.nsfas.org.za
2. Email: info@nsfas.org.za
3. South African students: 0860 067 327
4. International students: +27 21 763 3232
5. Physical Address: 10 Brodie Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa, 7700
6. Postal Address: Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7801