NSFAS Funding 2025/2026

NSFAS Funding 2025/2026

Are you an aspiring student looking to further your studies in South Africa? If so, you may be asking how you may fund and realize your ambitions. Fortunately, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is available to assist you in meeting your educational objectives for the academic year 2025-2026.

NSFAS, a government-funded project, has been essential in giving financial aid to thousands of South African students, ensuring that financial restraints do not prevent students from receiving a decent education.

This comprehensive article will cover all you need to know about NSFAS funding for the upcoming academic year, from qualifying requirements to the application procedure, in this detailed guide.

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Eligibility Criteria For NSFAS Funding 2025/2026

All students applying for NSFAS funding must meet the following eligibility 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.

Required Documents To Apply For NSFAS 2025/2026

The following documents must be uploaded to apply for funding;

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.

NSFAS Application Procedure 2025/2026

The NSFAS application process is a straightforward one that must be done online on the official website of the agency. Follow these steps to submit your application for NSFAS funding:

• Visit the official website of NSFAS at www.nsfas.org.za
• Create a myNSFAS account
• Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen
• Click on ‘Submit’.

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Contact NSFAS

Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Twitter: @myNSFAS
Instagram: @myNSFAS
WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
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NSFAS funding for the academic year 2024-2025 provides an opportunity for students who want to study in South Africa. It not only makes education more accessible, but it also assures that financial constraints do not prevent students from pursuing their academic goals. If you match the eligibility requirements, don’t hesitate to apply and open the door to a world of possibilities. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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