What Is The Closing Date Of NSFAS For 2025?

NSFAS End Date; What Is The Closing Date Of NSFAS For 2025?

NSFAS invites all eligible students to apply for financial assistance for the 2025 academic year. NSFAS applications are normally accepted several months before the start of the academic year. This gives prospective students plenty of time to collect the necessary documentation and submit their applications. However, it is essential to be informed of the closing date to prevent losing this important assistance.

NSFAS is a government-funded organization whose mission it is to make higher education available to financially disadvantaged South African students. It offers financial aid in the form of bursaries and loans to qualified applicants.

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NSFAS Application Closing Date 2025

NSFAS application portal opens on September 20th 2024 and closes on December 15th 2024, therefore applications must be submitted before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The application closing date is very important to all applicants who need financial assistance for the 2025 academic year.

NSFAS Eligibility Requirements 2025

All applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are provided below;

You must be a South African citizen
You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification in 2025
You must be studying or intend on studying a public tertiary institution within South Africa (University or TVET College)
You must have satisfactory academic records
You must NOT have completed any previous qualifications
You must be in a state of financial need.

How To Apply For NSFAS 2025

The NSFAS application form for 2025 will be available online during the application period, and the application process is straightforward. The NSFAS application process is done online on the official website of the agency. Follow these steps to submit your application for NSFAS funding:

Visit the NSFAS portal at https://www.nsfas.org.za/
Select the “Create an account” tab where you will be required to fill in your ID number, first and last name, email address, contact number and your selected password
You will then be required to validate your account and the information you have provided
After creating your account, you can select the “Login” tab and log in by filling in your ID number and password.
Fill in all the required information and upload your supporting documents.
Submit your application before the closing date.

Documents Required To Apply Online For NSFAS 2025

Certified copies of the following documents must be uploaded to apply for NSFAS in 2025;

A certified copy of your ID document or birth certificate
Proof of income for yourself and your parents or guardians, such as salary slips or an affidavit
A certified copy of your latest academic results or a statement of results
A letter of acceptance from the tertiary institution you will be attending
A completed and signed NSFAS bursary application form
Retrenchment letter
Death certificate/s
Divorce Decree
Proof of legal guardianship
Marriage certificate

Contact NSFAS

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
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Higher education is an essential component of both personal and national development. Remember that applying early and fulfilling all conditions are critical stages in obtaining NSFAS financing for your studies. visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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