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Are NSFAS Applications Still Open For 2025

Are NSFAS Applications Still Open For 2025

Are NSFAS Applications Still Open For 2025

NSFAS Application for the 2025 academic year is still open for applications from all interested students of South Africa who seek financial assistance to pursue higher education. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is a government effort in South Africa aimed at supporting financially disadvantaged students in pursuing higher education.

Its major goal is to ensure that no worthy student is denied postsecondary education due to financial restrictions. TheNSFAS offers loans and bursaries to qualifying students to help them pay for tuition, housing, textbooks, and other necessities. The NSFAS application portal is open, therefore complete the application form, attach your supporting documents, and submit them during the application period to be considered for financial assistance for the 2025 academic year.

READ: NSFAS Supporting Documents 2025-2026

Are NSFAS 2025 Applications Open?

NSFAS usually opens applications for the following year many months ahead of time. The scheduled start date for the 2025 academic year is September 20th, 2024, and closes on December 15th, 2024. However, it is advised to submit your applications on time before the closing date of the application.

Who Can Apply For NSFAS?

To qualify for NSFAS funding, you must be eligible and must meet the requirements for the fund. To be eligible you must be;

  • All South African citizens
  • All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
  • Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
  • A person with a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
  • SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and need not submit any proof of income.

Supporting Documents To Apply For NSFAS 2025

All NSFAS Applicants are required to upload and submit supporting documents to back the information provided on the application form. The following documents are required;

  • a copy of their ID. A temporary ID issued by the Department of Home Affairs will be accepted.
  • Non-SASSA applicants must provide ID copies of parent/s, legal guardian/guardian, or spouse.
  • Smart ID cards: a copy with both sides of the smart ID must be provided.
  • Proof of income: applicant and/or parents/legal guardian/spouse (where applicable (non-SASSA) should provide the latest payslip not older than 3 months, UIF letter, appointment letter, retrenchment letter (applicant and/or parent(s), legal guardian/spouse)
  • Passports/Driver’s licenses will not be accepted as proof of ID.

Apply For NSFAS Online 2025

NSFAS application involves five simple steps. Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS 2025;

  • Visit the official website of NSFAS at: www.nsfas.org.za
  • Click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
  • Create a myNSFAS account
  • Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen
  • Upload required supporting documents where applicable
  • Click on ‘Submit’.

READ: When NSFAS Application Close For 2025

Contact NSFAS

  • Email: info@nsfas.org.za
  • Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
  • Twitter: @myNSFAS
  • Instagram: @myNSFAS
  • WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
  • USSD:*120*67327#

If you want to pursue higher education in South Africa in 2024 and need financial aid, you will most likely be able to apply for NSFAS funding. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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