NSFAS Late Application 2025/2026

NSFAS Late Application 2025/2026

Are you a South African student interested in furthering your education but concerned about the financial burden? The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is available to assist you. NSFAS offers financial aid to qualified students, making tertiary education more accessible.

However, NSFAS will not be considering late applications for 2025/2026. Prospective applicants are urged to apply within the application period to avoid rejection. The online application portal is open to all South African citizens pursuing higher education in a public TVET College or university in South Africa.

Complete the online application and upload supporting documents to apply for the 2025/2026 academic year. If you are finding it difficult to apply too, this article is here to assist you with the application dates and deadlines, requirements and how to apply for 2025/2026.

READ: NSFAS Online Application 2025

Application Opening Date For NSFAS 2025/2026

The official date for NSFAS online Application is November 21 and the closing date is Decemebr 15, 2024. Applicants are advised to apply on time within this period to avoid complications. NSFAS will not accept late applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. Apply Now and secure financial assistance for higher education.

Who Can Apply For NSFAS 2025/2026?

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

• All SASSA grant recipients
• Must have email and cell phone number
• Be a South African citizen with a valid ID number
• Be a first-time entering university or TVET college student
• Household income must not exceed R350,000 per annum
• For persons living with disabilities, household income should not exceed R600 000 per annum.

READ: When is NSFAS Opening For 2025

Who Cannot Apply For NSFAS 2025/2026?

The following students are not eligible to apply for NSFAS funding for the 2025/2026 academic year;

• 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.

How To Apply For NSFAS 2025/2026

NSFAS applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are done online on the official website of the agency during the application period. Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS 2025/2026;

• Visit the NSFAS official website: https://www.nsfas.org.za/
• Create a myNSFAS profile
• Complete all required information
• Submit your application

Required Documents To Apply For NSFAS 2025/2026

The following documents are required to complete the NSFAS application process;

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.

READ: NSFAS Account Login

Contact NSFAS

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#

Physical Address

• The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St,
• Cape Town City Centre,
• Cape Town, 8001

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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