NSFAS Who Can Apply 2025-2026

Are you a South African student looking for financial assistance to pursue your higher education aspirations? The National Student Financial Aid Scheme might be your answer. You may apply for NSFAS funding if you meet the qualification requirements for the fund.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a South African government initiative that supports eligible South African students in accessing and affording higher education. NSFAS was created to eliminate the financial struggles that many students confront when attempting to further their education.NSFAS provides financial backing to pay a variety of educational expenditures, including fees, accommodation, textbooks, and living allowances. Students pursuing higher education at approved public universities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutes in South Africa can apply for NSFAS funding. Students must meet strict qualifying requirements to be qualified for NSFAS aid, which often includes South African citizenship or permanent citizen dweller, financial necessity, and academic performance.

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Who Is Eligible To Apply For NSFAS

To qualify for NSFAS funding, You must be a citizen of South Africa or a permanent citizen dweller to apply. The combined total household income should not exceed R350,000 per year. The combined total family income of disabled people should not exceed R600,000 per year. SASSA recipients are automatically qualified for financial support. An email address and a cell phone number are needed. Students who began their studies before 2018 have a combined household income of no more than R122,000 per year.

How To Put In An Application For NSFAS 2025-2026

Follow the steps below to complete the NSFAS application;

Visit the official website of NSFAS at: www.nsfas.org.za
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’.

Official Papers Needed To Apply For NSFAS.

All candidates are required to upload and submit the following documents;

All candidates must provide a copy of their ID. A temporary ID issued by the Department of Home Affairs will be accepted.
Non-SASSA candidates must provide ID copies of parent/s, legal guardian/guardian, or spouse.
Smart ID cards: a copy with both sides of the smart ID must be provided.
Proof of income: The candidate and/or parents/legal guardian/spouse (where applicable (non-SASSA) should provide the latest payslip not older than 3 months, UIF letter, appointment letter, retrenchment letter (candidate and/or parent(s), legal guardian/spouse)
Passports/Driver’s licenses will not be accepted as proof of ID.

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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By meeting these qualification requirements and diligently following the application procedure, you can increase your chances of receiving financial assistance from NSFAS to pursue your higher education ambitions in South Africa. Visit the official website for NSFAS for more information.