Unisa NSFAS Application 2025-2026

To get financial aid to attend the University of South Africa (Unisa) for higher education, South African students must complete the Unisa NSFAS application. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is designed to help worthy students from low-income families pursue and finish their postsecondary education.

For those studying through the University of South Africa, The NSFAS application process is a gateway to receiving essential financial aid. As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 academic year, understanding how to apply for NSFAS at Unisa is more important than ever.

UNISA students can apply for NSFAS assistance to support their academic pursuits during the 2025-2026 academic year. This thorough guide will walk you through the application procedure, eligibility requirements, application date, and required documents if you’re thinking about applying for Unisa’s NSFAS funding.

NSFAS Unisa 2025 Application date

2024 NSFAS applications are now open and will close on 31st 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.

Who is eligible to Apply For the NSFAS UNISA Application

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 for Unisa NSFAS Application

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 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 NSFAS 2025 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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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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