Does NSFAS Pay If Fail?

Yes, NSFAS will continue to pay if you fail since NSFAS funds students depending on the duration of their course or degree and according to the NSFAS policy agreement, students must pass at least 50% of their modules as well as meet the academic requirement of NSFAS and the institution involved.

NSFAS is essential in assisting financially disadvantaged students in South Africa. It pays for a variety of educational expenses such as fees, accommodation, textbooks, and living allowances. This financial help is a lifeline for many students, allowing them to continue their studies.

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NSFAS Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for NSFAS funding, You must be a;

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.

How To Apply For NSFAS

The NSFAS applications are done online on the official website of the NSFAS agency. NSFAS application procedure is 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.
Click on ‘Submit’.

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Required Documents To Apply For NSFAS

Certified copies of the following documents are required 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

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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

NSFAS is intended to help South African students pursue higher education. While they expect students to achieve decent academic progress, they also provide various sorts of support and have an appeals procedure for individuals who face extraordinary situations. Failure in a course does not mean the end of your NSFAS support; nevertheless, it does need taking proactive efforts to address the problem and work toward academic improvement. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information. I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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