Required Documents For NSFAS Application 2025-2026

Applying for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) requires attention to detail, especially regarding the documentation submitted. Understanding the necessary documents for the 2025-2026 application period is vital to ensure a smooth and successful application process.

As the application window for the academic year approaches, prospective applicants must understand the documentation required for a successful application. Having the correct documents ready can help organise the application process and increase the chances of securing much-needed financial assistance.

If South African students need help paying for their higher education, applying for financial aid through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is an essential initial step. Supporting documentation must be submitted for your application to be accepted for the 2025-2026 semester.

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NSFAS Application Documents Needed 2025

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

REQUIREMENT FOR NSFAS 2025

If you are a citizen of South Africa, intend to enrol in school in 2025, or if 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.

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

The NSFAS Application Process 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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By gathering and submitting the necessary paperwork, candidates improve their chances of receiving the funding needed to pursue higher education in South Africa. Visit the NSFAS Official Website for additional information or leave your comment in the section below.

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