NSFAS For Second Semester 2025

NSFAS For Second Semester 2024

NSFAS For Second Semester 2025

NSFAS For Second Semester 2025

Are you a South African student wondering if you can apply for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the second semester? Well, NSFAS accepts applications for the second semester. NSFAS provides serious financial support to eligible students, helping to relieve the financial burdens associated with higher education

NSFAS is a South African government-funded financial aid program that gives financial assistance to qualifying students to pay the costs of tuition, housing, and study materials. It is important in increasing higher education access and tackling the financial constraints that many students confront.

With many students looking to continue or begin their studies mid-year, it’s important to stay informed about application procedures, eligibility criteria, and deadlines specific to the second semester. In this article, we will explore how NSFAS can assist students in the upcoming semester, including key information on application processes and what prospective applicants should consider to secure their funding.

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NSFAS Second Semester Application Opening Date 2025

The application portal for NSFAS into the 2025 academic year opens on 17th July and 31st July. Prospective applicants are advised to submit their applications before the closing date as NSFAS will not accept late applications. A completed application with supporting documents must be submitted during the application period.

Application Requirements For NSFAS 2025

Before you attempt to secure NSFAS funding for the second semester, it’s very important to understand the eligibility criteria. The general eligibility criteria are provided below;

Applicants Must be South African citizen / permanent resident
Applicants must have a Combined gross household income not exceeding 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
Must have email and cell phone number

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Documents To Apply For NSFAS 2025

The following documents must be uploaded to support the application;

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)
An applicant who is recognised as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker
An applicant who has indicated that s/he has no family member details and or abridged birth certificate must complete the Declaration: Non-SASSA.

NSFAS Application Procedure 2025

Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS for 2025;

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’.

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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
USSD:*120*67327#

Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.