How To Apply For NSFAS At Unisa 2025-2026

How To Apply For NSFAS At Unisa 2025-2026; dsf-nsfas@unisa

Are you interested in furthering your higher education at the University of South Africa (UNISA) but worried about financing your studies? NSFAS provides financial assistance to eligible South African students, enabling them to access quality education.

Numerous South African students seeking higher education rely heavily on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) as a support process. It’s necessary to learn about the NSFAS application process if you plan to enrol at the University of South Africa (UNISA) for the 2025-2026 academic year. You may easily handle the application procedure with the help of our all-inclusive guide below.

NSFAS for Unisa 2025 Application opening and deadline date

2025-2026 NSFAS applications are now open and will close in January 2025. Applicants are urged to submit their applications before the closing date, as late applications may not be considered for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Who should not apply for Unisa NSFAS

received NSFAS funding in 2023
have already completed an undergraduate degree or diploma.
are not South African citizens.
need funding for a Short Learning Certificate or Programme or a postgraduate qualification.

UNISA NSFAS 2024 Registration

Please visit the Unisa registration website for the registration dates: www.unisa.ac.za/register

Returning NSFAS students who were funded in 2023 but have not yet completed their qualification: Please ensure that you are temporarily registered during Unisa’s registration period while waiting for NSFAS funding confirmation for the 2023 academic year.
Returning NSFAS students who received funding in 2023, have been declined for funding in 2024 but have appealed the decision: Please pay the minimum registration fee while you wait for the NSFAS appeal decision if you choose to do so.
First-time NSFAS applicants: Please ensure that you are temporarily registered during Unisa’s registration period while waiting for NSFAS funding confirmation. If your NSFAS application is declined or delayed by the time the registration period closes, you will be expected to find alternative funding before your registration is activated.

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UNISA 2025 NSFAS Application Procedure

For the registration dates, please visit the Unisa website:www.unisa.ac.za/Apply. To Apply, follow the steps below;

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. Your ID number will be your username.

Apply now:

Click on the “Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

Complete:

Submit your application

UNISA 2025 appeals

Appeals for new and continuing students will be open from 20 January 2025 to 20 February 2025.

All students are required to appeal directly to NSFAS via the myNSFAS portal.

Visit www.nsfas.org.za for appeal supporting documents.

Refunds

All NSFAS-funded students who pay the minimum registration amount to activate their registration will be refunded.
A refund will only be processed once NSFAS has confirmed the successful processing of registration data to Unisa.
An application for a refund is not necessary.

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The UNISA NSFAS application process requires careful attention to detail and accuracy. By being aware of the requirements, getting the paperwork ready, and following the steps carefully, you can improve your chances of getting the financial assistance that you need to continue your education.

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.

Contact UNISA

University of South Africa
P O Box 392 Unisa
0003
Ethics Hotline: 0800 075 278
unisa@thehotline.co.za

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