How To Register For NSFAS 2025-2026

How To Register For NSFAS 2025-2026; www.nsfas.org.za apply 2025

Securing funding for tertiary education can be very difficult for many South African Students. The good news is that the National Students Financial Aid Scheme Offers a lifeline, providing essential financial support to deserving students. from low-income households. Registering for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the academic year 2025-2026 is very important after applying. Knowing the registration process and providing the requirements is necessary for prospective students seeking financial assistance.

You must create an account to view your 2025 funding progress using the MyNSFAS account. Please use the online registration portal for the 2025-2026 academic year. All applicants can now access the NSFAS Registration portal for the 2025-2026 academic year. Kindly ensure that you register within the time limit provided. We will provide a step-by-step guide on how to register for NSFAS for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please follow the process and get ready to apply for NSFAS funding for the forthcoming academic year.

Registration Dates for NSFAS

Below are the estimated dates for the 2025-2026 academic session;

Opening Date: November 2025
Closing Date: January 2026

2024 NSFAS Semester @ Application is now OPEN: All new applicants must complete the application process from start to finish

2024 NSFAS TVET Walk-In applications Calendar	Opening date	Closing date
Semester 2 Applications	09th July 2024	26th July 2024
Trimester 3 Applications	02nd September 2024	20th September 2024

Eligible Criteria to register for NSFAS 2025

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 Should Not Apply?

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

What does the NSFAS Registration cover?

Amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport, and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.

UNIVERSITY

Accommodation As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private
accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

TVET

Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
Accommodation in a peri-urban area is R18,900 per annum
Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
Transport R7000 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

Steps to Register for NSFAS 2025-2026

Visit the official NSFAS website or portal to register for the forthcoming academic year. This will allow you to access the NSFAS Portal.

Establish an Account: Create an account by providing correct personal information and creating a login.
All information related to registration: Provide the necessary facts, such as your contact information, household income, and academic background.
Upload Required Documents: As instructed, prepare and upload the required documents, including identification, proof of income, academic transcripts, etc.
Send in your registration: After checking all the information, submit your registration for review.

How to Re-register for NSFAS Online 2025

The following steps will help you to re-register for NSFAS 2025:

Visit www.nsfas.org.za
Then you Click the myNSFAS tab
After that, you Click on “Register“
You have to tick the box to allow NSFAS to confirm your details
Then provide your ID number as it is stated on your ID document
Enter your full name and surname on your ID document
Enter your current email address
Verify your email address
Type in your cellphone number
And then, you create a password
Confirm password
Upload all your ID copy
Click on “Register“
A one-time PIN (OTP) will be sent to the email and cellphone number provided (after 24 hours this OTP will expire)
Enter the OTP and click on submit
You just completed your Re-registration for NSFAS 2025