NSFAS Application 2025-2026 Online Application

Applying for financial aid through NSFAS is a critical step for students who need financial support for the 2025-2026 academic year. The online application process is designed to be user-friendly but it’s important to understand each step and have all necessary documents ready to ensure a smooth application.

The website for the NSFAS Online Application for the 2025-2026 academic year is still accessible, and new applications are still being accepted. They have set January 31, 2025, as the formal closing date for the initiative. Applicants who have not yet enrolled through the myNSFAS students site and would like financial help from any of the approved Tvet Colleges and Universities under the program should do so with all required documentation.

NSFAS Application 2025-2026 Online Application Date

The online application period for new applicants via the myNSFAS Student portal is scheduled to open from November 2024 to January 31, 2025. It is advised that new applicants submit their online applications for the 2025 NSFAS academic year on time and with all required materials.

Who Qualifies for NSFAS funding 2025-2026?

South African citizens or permanent residents
SASSA grant recipients
Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
Persons living with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.

What does the bursary 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 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

Documents required for NSFAS online application

NSFAS bursary Academic Criteria

For NSFAS money to study at a TVET college, you must have completed Grades 9 through 12, and for funding to study at a university or TVET college, you must have completed Grade 12. Before receiving any support from NSFAS if your application is accepted, you must fulfil the university’s or TVET college’s academic admission standards

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 to apply for NSFAS

The steps to apply are as follows if NSFAS is still open for the 2025-2026 academic year:

To gain access to the application portal, go to the official NSFAS website.
Creating an Account: Create a new account or sign in with an already existing one.
Fill out the application completely: Complete the application accurately and with all the necessary data.
Upload Required Documents: Attach supporting documentation, such as identification papers, income verification letters, and transcripts.
Application Submission: After finishing, send in your application via the web portal.

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NSFAS Contact

For general, student and NSFAS Wallet inquiries

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

visit NSFAS Official website here

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