How to Apply for NSFAS

How to Apply for NSFAS 2025

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Applications for NSFAS for 2025 is currently open and will close 15 December 2024. Here is How to Apply for NSFAS 2025

To qualify for NSFAS funding, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a South African citizen with a valid ID.
  • Your combined household income should not exceed R350,000 per year (R600,000 for disabled applicants).
  • You must have passed Grade 12 and plan to study at a university or TVET college.

What NSFAS funding covers

  • Registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Allowances for food and personal care
  • Learning materials
  • Accommodation (if required)
  • Travel expenses (if applicable)

Supporting Documents Required

Applicants must submit the following certified documents:

A copy of your ID or birth certificate.

Proof of income for yourself, your parents, guardian, or spouse (SASSA grant recipients are exempt).

Additional documents such as a retrenchment letter, death certificate, or divorce decree may be required based on your circumstances.

How to Apply for NSFAS 2025

To apply for NSFAS, follow these simple steps:

  1. Create a myNSFAS account on the NSFAS website.
  2. Complete the registration process by providing your ID number, email, and phone number.
  3. Upload the required documents.
  4. Fill in the online application form and submit it for review.

For more detailed instructions and a full list of required documents, visit the NSFAS FAQ on the official website.

To find more details and detailed information go to the NSFAS Home Page here

Download NSFAS Consent Form

Here below is a NSFAS Consent Form

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