Categories: NSFAS Application

Opening Date For NSFAS 2025-2026

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is a critical support system for many South African students aspiring to pursue higher education. securing funding from NSFAS can significantly ease the financial burden of tertiary education, making it accessible to those from low-income households.

Financial assistance applications are accepted from prospective students throughout the NSFAS grant application season, which typically opens in a set amount of time. The exact dates of the 2025-2026 academic year are November 21, 2024, through January 31, 2025. Students who meet the eligibility requirements are therefore urged to apply before the application deadline.

Required Documentation Submit when Apply For NSFAS

Certified Copy of your South African ID
Certified copies of parents’ and Guardians’ ID
Proof of household income
Academic records
Proof of registration or acceptance at a recognised institution.

Who Is Eligible for NSFAS?

You must be a South African
The applicant will have to demonstrate financial need
You must be accepted into or be currently studying at a public university or TVET.

What Does The NSFAS 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 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.

Contact Nsfas

For any queries related to this bursary program, don’t hesitate to get in touch with NSFAS directly:

The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
Tel: 0860 067 327
Tel: 08000 67327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Congratulations if your name was among the list of people who have been selected to receive the 2024 Nsfas bursaries. For more information on how to check your application opening date, visit the official NSFAS website.

Grace Nartey