Do We Reapply For NSFAS Every Year?

Do We Reapply For NSFAS Every Year?

No, if you are currently funded by NSFAS, you are not required to reapply. Once your application has been approved, you don’t need to reapply every year. NSFAS is a government-funded initiative that assists financially disadvantaged students who seek to continue their education at authorized South African public universities and TVET colleges. It is important to make higher education available to a broader range of students while minimizing the financial load on them and their families. NSFAS provides financial support to qualifying students to help with tuition, accommodation, and study materials.

Student must go through a comprehensive application procedure when they first apply for the NSFAS, which includes providing details about their finances, academic transcripts, and personal information. If their application is approved, they will receive NSFAS funding for the duration of their study. The funding is often available for the duration of the student’s program, whether it be a three-year bachelor’s degree or a one-year certificate course.

READ: How Do I Apply For NSFAS 2024-2025

NSFAS Application Opening Date

The NSFAS application is scheduled to begin in September and run through January. Interested students should submit their applications before the deadline to be eligible for funding in the 2024-2025 school year. The application portal is available to anyone who meets the requirements and has supporting documentation. All full applications must be completed before the closing date since late applications will not be considered for the academic year 2024/2025.

How To Apply Online For NSFAS

Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS 2024/2025;

• Visit the NSFAS portal at https://www.nsfas.org.za/
• Select the “Create an account” tab where you will be required to fill in your ID number, first and last name, email address, contact number and your selected password
• You will then be required to validate your account and the information you have provided
• After creating your account, you will be able to select the “Login” tab and log in by filling in your ID number and password.
• Fill in all the required information and upload your supporting documents.

1. A certified copy of your ID document or birth certificate
2. Proof of income for yourself and your parents or guardians, such as salary slips or an affidavit
3. A certified copy of your latest academic results or a statement of results
4. A letter of acceptance from the tertiary institution you will be attending
5. A completed and signed NSFAS bursary application form

• Submit your application before the closing date.

READ: What Is The Closing Date Of NSFAS For 2024/2025?

NSFAS Eligibility Criteria 2024/2025

To qualify for NSFAS funding 2024/2025, you must meet certain eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are provided below;

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification in 2024
• You must be studying or intend on studying a public tertiary institution within South Africa (University or TVET College)
• You must have satisfactory academic records
• You must NOT have completed any previous qualifications
• You must be in a state of financial need
• You must fit into at least one of the following categories:

1. you are an SASSA grant recipient
2. you have a total combined household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
3. you are living with a disability AND have a total combined household income NOT more than R600 000 per annum
4. you started studying before 2018 and have a total combined household income of NOT more than R122 000 per annum.

NSFAS Funding Model

NSFAS provides several choices for funding, such as bursaries and loans, based on the financial situation of the student and their family. Some students may receive full funding, which includes tuition and accommodation, while others may receive partial funding or a combination of scholarships and loans. The kind and quantity of support are determined by a number of variables, including the applicant’s household income, academic performance, and the cost of the chosen program.

READ: NSFAS Application For 2024-2025

Contact NSFAS

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
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NSFAS remains devoted to providing deserving South African students with access to higher education, therefore making education a point of entry to a brighter future. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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