NSFAS With UNISA 2025

NSFAS With UNISA 2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides funding for qualified Unisa students, providing coverage for tuition fees, books, and living allowance if you are looking for financial support to pursue your higher education. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the University of South Africa (UNISA) will continue to collaborate to provide South African students with access to high-quality higher education.

The South African government founded the NSFAS to promote fair access to higher education. Its purpose is to give financial assistance to worthy students who cannot afford to pay for their education. NSFAS has played an important role in changing the face of higher education in South Africa throughout the years, ensuring that no eligible student is left behind due to financial restrictions.

In this post, let’s look into the details of NSFAS funding for Unisa students including requirements, application process and deadlines, disbursement, and how to track the status of your funding below.

Who Does Nsfas Fund for 2025

The Nsfas bursary is available for the category of people listed below:

All South African citizens
All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
A person with a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and need not submit any proof of income.

READ: How Often Does NSFAS Fund Unisa Students

Supporting Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS At UNISA

All applicants must provide;

Valid South African ID number of Applicant
Valid South African ID number of parent(s), guardian, or spouse
Income information where applicable.
Students with disabilities must provide: A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form (available on the website)
Students recognized as vulnerable children must provide:
Students who have indicated no family members’ details must complete the 2025 Declaration Form (available on the website)

Other documents that may be required for appeals purposes: