Can a 35-Year-Old Apply For NSFAS?
Can a 35-Year-Old Apply For NSFAS?
YES. A 35-year-old can apply for NSFAS. NSFAS has no age limit provided you meet the requirements for the scheme.
For NSFAS, there is no formal definition of the age eligibility requirements. NSFAS has a more open-minded philosophy than certain scholarships or financial assistance programs that focus largely on young students just out of high school. Although many NSFAS recipients are in fact in their late teens or early twenties, the program’s rules make no reference to a precise upper age restriction. This implies that, if they complete the other eligibility requirements, a 35-year-old is potentially eligible to apply for NSFAS funding.
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NSFAS Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for an NSFAS bursary, you must meet the following eligibility requirements;
- 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 disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
- Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.
How To Apply For NSFAS
The NSFAS applications are done online on the official website of the NSFAS agency. NSFAS application procedure is simple and straightforward. Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS;
- Go to www.nsfas.org.za,NSFAS official website and 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’.
Required Documents To Apply For NSFAS
Certified copies of the following documents are required to apply for NSFAS;
- All applicants must provide 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: The 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.
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Contact NSFAS
NSFAS Virtual Contact Centre
We are available to assist through the following channels:
- Email: info@nsfas.org.za
- Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
- Twitter: @myNSFAS
- Instagram: @myNSFAS
- WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
- USSD:*120*67327#
For general, student and NSFAS Wallet enquiries
- 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
Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.
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