Can NSFAS Fund You For A Second Degree

Can NSFAS Fund You For A Second Degree

NSFAS primarily targets first-degree students This means that if you have already completed an undergraduate degree, you are not eligible to receive funding from NSFAS for a second degree. NSFAS will not provide funding for a second degree and This includes postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, honours degrees, master’s and PhD degrees.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in South Africa provides financial assistance to eligible students to help cover the costs associated with their higher education, including tuition fees, accommodation, study materials, and meals and living expenses. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme offers financial support to qualifying students to help them manage the expenses of higher education, such as tuition fees, accommodation, study materials, and daily living costs, including meals.

READ: NSFAS Application For 2025-2026

NSFAS Eligibility Requirements

In South Africa, eligibility for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is based on a set of criteria meant to guarantee that financial support is only given to students who truly need it. NSFAS eligibility requirements often include the following:

• South African citizens or permanent residents
• SASSA grant recipients
• Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
• Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
• Must have an email account and cell phone number.

Who Cannot Apply For NSFAS?

The following students are not eligible to apply for NSFAS funding for the upcoming academic year;

• Students who have completed a previous qualification.
• Students with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per annum.
• Students who have already applied, qualified and received funding. They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.

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How To Apply For NSFAS Online

NSFAS applications for the upcoming academic year are done online on the official website of the agency during the application period. Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS;

•  Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
• Create a myNSFAS account
• Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen
•  Click on ‘Submit’.

Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS

The following documents must be uploaded to apply for NSFAS;

Students with disabilities must provide:

• A completed and signed Disability Annexure Form, please ensure that the medical report is merged with this disability annexure when you create a file to submit with your application.

The Students must download the NSFAS 2025 Consent form:

• NSFAS reserves the right to validate all information and details provided by the applicant and parent/guardian/spouse against independent third-party data sources.

Students must download the NSFAS Orphan or Vulnerable Child Declaration form:

• This form is only to be completed by applicants who are under the age of 18 and who are orphans OR, who are vulnerable children in that they have been exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation, risk of violence and substance abuse.

The Students must download the NSFAS Declaration form:

• This form only applies to applicants who are 34 years old or younger. This form is used to verify parental/guardian details.

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

NOTE: Based on the application type, the system will generate a list of required documents for upload.

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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. I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section. Can NSFAS Fund You For A Second Degree

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