When Do Applications For NSFAS 2025 Open

Are you wondering when NSFAS will open its application for the 2025 academic session? The NSFAS application period for 2025-2026 will open on November 21st, 2024, and closes on January 31st, 2025. Everyone who wishes to apply for NSFAS 2025 must therefore schedule and consider the application dates before the deadline. One of the departments of the South African government, DHET, is in charge of overseeing the Scheme. In South Africa, the Department of Higher Education and Training is in charge of overseeing colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions.

Timely application is essential to ensure that students can secure the necessary funding for their education. This article will provide important information on the opening dates for NSFAS application for the 2025 academic year, guiding students through the timeline to ensure they don’t miss out on the opportunity for financial support.

When Will Nsfas Applications Be Open For 2025-2026

The NSFAS application window will be open to all applicants beginning on November 21st, 2024, and closing on January 31st, 2025. Therefore, applicants are requested to submit their applications by the deadline.

Who is Eligible For Nsfas 2025-2026

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

NSFAS Needed Documents for 2025 Applications

You will need the following support for your NSFAS online application for 2025-2026:

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 are 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

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

What does the bursary cover?

NSFAS will cover your costs for the following:

Accommodation
Living allowance
Learning material allowance
Personal care allowance

UNISA students will receive funding for:

Tuition
Books (subject to the number of modules registered)
Personal care allowance

Eligible students with a disability will receive funding for:

Assistive Devices
Meals
Tuition
Transport
Tuition
Human Support
Accommodation

NSFAS Application Procedure for 2025

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

CONTACT NSFAS

For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact NSFAS directly: