NSFAS For Private Colleges

NSFAS For Private Colleges

Private colleges are educational institutions that are privately owned and operated, as opposed to government-funded and governed institutions. These colleges and universities provide a diverse range of educational programs and degrees, frequently focusing on certain fields of study or offering specialized training. Private colleges can provide a variety of educational levels, including postsecondary education and vocational training.

NSFAS funds 26 universities and 50 TVET colleges. However, NSFAS does not aid private universities; this program is intended for students from low-income families yet private colleges are very expensive.

NSFAS is a government program that helps South African students who can not afford to pay for higher education. It pays for things like tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks, and living expenses for students who qualify.

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NSFAS Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for NSFAS, you must meet the following requirements:

• 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 Do Not Qualify For NSFAS Funding?

The students within the category below do not qualify to apply for NSFAS funding;

• Students who have received 100% study funding from non-NSFAS sources.
• A student who already has obtained an undergraduate qualification and wants to study for a second undergraduate qualification.
• A student who has achieved a certificate qualification and wants to study for a second certificate qualification.
• Students studying at a private institution.
• Students enrolled for qualifications that are not approved by DHET and/or SAQA accredited.

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How To Apply For NSFAS

NSFAS 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
• Click on ‘Submit’.

Documents Required To Apply for NSFAS

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

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

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NSFAS Contact Details

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#

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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