Applications For NSFAS 2026-2027

Applications For NSFAS 2026-2027: How to Complete & Submit NSFAS Online Application 2026

Applications For NSFAS 2025-2026

Online application for NSFAS 2026-2027 academic intake is now available from 16 September to 15 November 2025. We advise potential students to submit their applications for NSFAS Funding 2026 as soon as possible, before the deadline.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS Application is a reminder for prospective applicants waiting for the NSFAS Application 2026-2027 Academic year to be open. Please, ensure that you qualify for NSFAS funding 2026 before submitting an online application via myNSFAS Student Portal.

Application opening and closing date for NSFAS

Prospective students can apply for financial aid during the NSFAS funding 2026 application season, which usually opens within a certain duration. The NSFAS application 2026 academic year begins 16 September 2025 and close on 15th November 2025. Therefore eligible students are encouraged to apply before the closing date of the application

Eligibility Criteria Nsfas 2025-2026

If you are a citizen of South Africa, intend to enrol in school in 2026, or are enrolled in a public university or TVET college and match the following criteria, you are eligible for a National Student Financial Aid Scheme bursary:

SASSA grant recipients
South African citizens or permanent residents
Candidates whose annual gross household income combined is not greater than R350 000
individuals with disabilities whose annual gross family income is not greater than R600,000.
Both a cell phone number and email address are required

What does the NSFAS cover?

NSFAS will cover your costs for the following:

Accommodation
Living allowance
Learning material allowance
Personal care allowance

UNISA students will receive funding for:

Tuition
Books (subject to the number of modules registered)
Personal care allowance

Eligible students with a disability will receive funding for:

Assistive Devices
Meals
Tuition
Transport
Tuition
Human Support
Accommodation

NSFAS Needed Documents for 2026 Applications

You will need the following support for your NSFAS online application 2026:

You must provide a copy of your student ID / Birth certificate
A copy of the parent/s or guardian/spouse’s ID
A Smart card: both sides of the card required
Proof of income (where applicable)
Persons living with disability (Disability Annexure A form)
A vulnerable child must provide a completed Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker
An applicant who has indicated that he/she has no family member details and or abridged birth certificate must complete the Declaration: Non-SASSA

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

Application Process for National Student Financial Aid Scheme 2026

Follow the process below to apply online for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme bursaries for 2026-2027:

Create a profile: Use this link to register for a myNSFAS account: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or get the NSFAS App from the App Store or Google Play. Your username will be your ID number.
Apply now: To amend your personal information and upload the supporting documents for your application, click the “Apply” option.
Complete: Submit your application

Contact Details Of Nsfas

NSFAS Contact Center: