NSFAS How To Upload Documents 2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is essential in assisting South African students in attaining their higher education goals by providing financial support to qualified students. To ensure that you receive the support you pursue, you must submit every relevant legal paper exactly and on time. NSFAS largely depends on your legal papers to originate your financial backing qualification and the amount you’ll get. Accurate and timely submissions can help you avoid delays or rejections in your application process, ensuring you get the help you need when you need it.

READ HERE: NSFAS Supporting Documents 2025-2026

Official Papers Required to Apply For NSFAS

NSFAS Candidates are required to upload and submit official papers as a support system to back the information provided on the application form. Therefore, the following legal papers must be uploaded;

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 Transit NSFAS Legal Papers

Follow the detailed steps below to upload your supporting documents;

Visit the NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za
Log in to your account using your username and password.
Navigate to the “MyNSFAS” portal
Select “Upload Documents”
Select the documents you wish to upload
Click on the “Upload” button for each document category
Evaluate the uploaded legal papers to ensure they are accurate
Submit your official papers.

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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Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.