NSFAS Application Open for the 2025 academic year

NSFAS Application Open


The NSFAS application for the 2025 academic year opens on September 20, 2024, and will close on December 15, 2024. This period is critical for students who wish to apply for financial aid for their higher education. Make sure you apply within this window to ensure your application is considered​

For the 2025 NSFAS application process, here are some important details:

1. Application Period

  • Opening Date: September 20, 2024
  • Closing Date: December 15, 2024 Ensure you apply within this timeframe to be eligible for funding​.

2. Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be South African citizens.
  • Household income should not exceed R350,000 per annum.
  • Applicants who receive social grants (e.g., SASSA) qualify automatically.
  • You must be applying for or currently registered at a public university or TVET college.

3. Documents Required

You need to upload several documents during your application, including:

  • Your ID document (or a birth certificate if you do not have an ID).
  • Proof of income for your parents, guardians, or spouse (if applicable).
  • Your most recent academic transcript or Grade 12 results, though matric results are not required initially​.
  • Disability form (Annexure A) if you have a disability.
  • Vulnerable child declaration form (if applicable).

4. Application Process

  • Step 1: Visit the NSFAS website.
  • Step 2: Create or log into your myNSFAS account.
  • Step 3: Fill in your personal information and answer the required questions.
  • Step 4: Upload all necessary documents.
  • Step 5: Review your information and submit your application​

5. Funding Coverage

NSFAS funding includes:

  • Tuition fees for courses at universities and TVET colleges.
  • Allowances for accommodation, meals, books, and transport (if you live far from your institution)​

6. Additional Information

  • A mobile app will be available for application tracking, and students can check their status via WhatsApp (078 519 8006) or USSD (12067327#).
  • Biometric capabilities and enhanced verification processes are being introduced to streamline applications

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