Who Qualifies For NSFAS 2025
What is the NSFAS limit; Who Qualifies For NSFAS 2025
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a vital lifeline for South African students who dream of pursuing higher education but face financial constraints. NSFAS provides financial support to eligible students, making education accessible and empowering students to achieve their academic goals. However, understanding the eligibility criteria for NSFAS is key to determining if you qualify for this valuable financial aid. we will explore the key factors that determine eligibility for NSFAS, helping you gain a clear understanding of the requirements.
READ HERE: NSFAS For Private Colleges 2025
NSFAS Eligibility Criteria 2025
By understanding the eligibility criteria, you can determine if you meet the requirements to apply for NSFAS funding. Therefore, You qualify 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.
READ HERE: myNSFAS Student Portal 2025
Required Documents For NSFAS 2025
NSFAS applicants for the 2025 academic year must submit the following documents as required of them to apply;
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.
READ: NSFAS Website
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
AS. Visit the NSFAS Official website here . Hope the provided information is helpful, share your comments below in the comment section.
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