Is NSFAS Open For 2025?

Is NSFAS Open For 2025?

NSFAS is currently open for applications for the 2025 academic year from eligible students of South Africa. Therefore, if you are going to study in South Africa in 2025 and wondering if the NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) is accepting applications, then this is the right time to apply. NSFAS plays an important role in providing financial help to qualified South African students, allowing them to pursue higher education.

In this post, we will investigate if NSFAS is available for 2025 applications and provide you with important information about the application procedure, eligibility requirements, and important dates.

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NSFAS Application Opening Date 2025

Eligible students looking forward to applying for NSFAS funding may begin to apply from November 21. The application portal is open to all undergraduate students of South Africa who are eligible for funding for the 2025 academic year. All applications must be submitted before the closing date of December 15.

Candidates are urged to submit their applications during the application period as NSFAS will not consider late applications for the 2025 academic year.

NSFAS Application Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before applying, make sure you fulfil the NSFAS eligibility requirements. South African citizenship, financial necessity, and enrollment or intentions to enrol in a public University or TVET college are normally required. The requirements for NSFAS are:

• Must be a South African citizen / permanent resident
• Combined gross household income should not exceed R350 000 per annum
• Combined gross household income (persons living with disabilities) should not exceed R600 000 per annum
• SASSA recipients automatically qualify for financial eligibility

READ: How Do I Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026

How To Apply For NSFAS 2025

NSFAS Applications for the 2025 academic year are done online on the official website of NSFAS. To apply, Fill out the online application form with accurate information. You will need to provide personal details, family income, and other relevant information. Follow the simple steps below to apply online for NSFAS;

Step 1: Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.

*Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account

Step 3: Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen

Step 5: Click on ‘Submit’

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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.

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