NSFAS Required Documents

NSFAS Required Documents

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) ensures that every qualified South African student has access to higher education. NSFAS expects candidates to provide a complete set of papers as part of the application process in order to accomplish this purpose.

These documents establish eligibility and the amount of financial aid students may be eligible for. They confirm all information provided on the application form. Understanding the significance of these documents and ensuring their quality and completeness are essential for a successful application.

This guide will help you through the document submission process with confidence and clarity, whether you are a prospective student ready to begin your academic journey or a current student needing financial support.

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NSFAS Required Documents

If you are looking forward to applying for financial assistance from the NSFAS, the following documents are required to complete the 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.

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Application Procedure for NSFAS

Follow the simple steps below to apply online for NSFAS;

• 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

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

It may seem daunting to gather all the required documentation for your NSFAS application, but with careful planning and close attention to detail, you can guarantee a smooth and successful submission. 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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