When NSFAS Closes For 2025-2026?

When NSFAS Closes For 2025-2026? www.nsfas.org.za apply

As the new academic year draws near, it is important for students who are eager to apply for financial assistance to be aware of when the NSFAS closes for the 2025-2026 academic year. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) supports many individuals seeking aid to fund their studies in South Africa. Knowing the essential closing date and application time is vital for aspiring students.

Missing the deadline can result in missed opportunities for financial support, making it compelling for prospective and returning students to stay informed about key dates. With the application window opening soon it is good for all applicants to know the closing date to ensure the timely submission of all necessary documents and forms. This article provided detailed information on the NSFAS closing dates for 2025-2026.

Application Term for NSFAS in 2025-2026

The NSFAS application window for the 2025-2026 academic year is an important date for prospective students. The application process normally starts a few months before the beginning of the academic year. However, the exact dates could change every year.

NSFAS Application Closing Date 2025

The deadline for NSFAS applications for the 2025-2026 academic year is January 31, 2025, which all prospective students need to be aware of. If this deadline is missed, the application may not be reviewed, which might harm the applicant’s prospects of receiving important financial aid for their educational institution.

Who is Eligible For Nsfas 2025-2026

If you are a citizen of South Africa, intend to enrol in school in 2025, or if you are enrolled in a public university or TVET college and you 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.

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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

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NSFAS Needed Documents for 2025 Applications

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 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

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

For details, go to https://www.nsfas.org.za

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