How Do I Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026

How Do You Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026

How Do I Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) remains a resource for South African students aspiring to pursue higher education. Fortunately, qualifying students attending any South African institution can now get support from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). For qualified students, NSFAS provides loans and bursaries to help with the cost of tuition, housing, study materials, and even allowances.

Knowing the application process for the 2025-2026 academic year is important for those seeking financial aid. Here’s a complete guide on how to apply for NSFAS during this 2025-2026 period.

NSFAS Qualification for 2024-2025 Funding

If you are a citizen of South Africa, intend to enrol in school in 2025, or are enrolled in a public university or TVET college and match the following criteria, you are eligible for an NSFAS 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.

Who is not qualified to apply for NSFAS

Students who have completed a previous qualification.
Students with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per annum.
Students who have already applied, qualified, and received funding. They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.

Documents To Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026

You will need the following support for your NSFAS online application 2025:

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

How Do I Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026

Follow the process below to apply online for the NSFAS bursaries for 2025-2026:

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

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A planned strategy and strict deadline observance are required when applying for NSFAS funding for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who meet the requirements can improve their chances of receiving financial aid for their postsecondary education by carefully following these steps.

Contact Details Of Nsfas

NSFAS Contact Center: