NSFAS And TVET Colleges 2025

Access to high-quality higher education has been a cornerstone of South Africa’s growth. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes are of great importance in ensuring that qualified students follow their aspirations without financial constraints.

The South African government’s NSFAS has been a game changer in giving financial assistance to students who want to pursue higher education but lack the financial means to do so. NSFAS will continue to play an important role in leveling the educational playing field in 2025.

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Applications Calendar For NSFAS TVET Walk-In 2025

The application portal for NSFAS application at TVET Colleges opens for Trimester 2 Applications on 5th May and closes on 22nd May.

The portal opens on 17th July and closes on 31st July for Semester 2 Applications

TVET Colleges application for Trimester 3 Applications opens on 04th September and closes on September 20. Candidates are urged to take note of the dates stated above and know when to apply to avoid late applications since NSFAS will not accept late applications for the 2025 academic year.

NSFAS Qualification Requirement For TVET College 2025

Only South African citizens are qualified for this bursary scheme;
A student must be enrolled or intending to register on a PLP, NC(V), or Report 191 program at any of the fifty (50) public TVET Colleges in South Africa;
Must need financial backing (NSFAS will determine whether or not a student meets the financial qualification criteria);
Returning students must demonstrate proven and accepted academic performance (academically deserving) in line with the College’s progression policy or the progression prescriptions of the Bursary Rules and Guidelines (whichever is higher);
Must not be registered for a qualification that duplicates previous learning that was state-funded; and
Candidates will be eligible if they fall within the maximum threshold of up to R350,000 of combined gross family income per annum and are admitted/received a firm offer for enrolment in a College.

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Official Papers To Apply For NSFAS For TVET Colleges 2025

The following legal papers must be uploaded to support and complete your application for NSFAS;

Copy of student ID / Birth certificate
Copy of parent/s or guardian/ spouse ID
Smart card: both sides of the card required
Proof of income (where applicable)
Persons living with disability (Disability Annexure A form)
A candidate who is recognized as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker
A candidate who has indicated that s/he has no family member details and or abridged birth certificate must complete the Declaration: Non-SASSA.

How To Put In An Application For NSFAS For TVET Colleges 2025

NSFAS for TVET Colleges applications are done online on the official website of the NSFAS 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
Upload required supporting documents where applicable
Click on ‘Submit’.

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
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In 2025, NSFAS and TVET colleges will be more than simply educational institutions; they will be beacons of hope, propelling South Africa toward a more inclusive and prosperous future. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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