NSFAS Postgraduate

Postgraduate courses will no longer be funded by NSFAS. Postgraduate courses may be a key step in your academic and professional development, but the financial load that frequently comes with them can be intimidating. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in South Africa has long been an aid for undergraduate students.NSFAS provides financial help to qualifying postgraduate students in the form of grants and loans. This assistance covers tuition, housing, books, and other associated expenses.

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NSFAS Eligibility Criteria

Students have to meet specific eligibility and progress requirements to continue receiving NSFAS support during their degree program. The common requirements for NSFAS funding include;

Applicants Must be a South African citizen / permanent resident
Combined gross household income should not exceed 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.

How To Apply For NSFAS

Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS;

Step 1: Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account
Step 3: Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen
Step 4: Upload required supporting documents where applicable
Step 5: Click on ‘Submit’.

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Required Documents To Apply For NSFAS

The following documents must be uploaded and submitted to support NSFAS 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.

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Contact NSFAS

NSFAS Virtual Contact Centre

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 ensures that financial constraints are not hindering your academic and career goals by providing financial assistance in the form of grants and interest-free loans. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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