When Can I Apply For NSFAS For 2024-2025

When Can I Apply For NSFAS For 2024-2025

As the year draws to a close and students across South Africa begin to plan for their future education, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “When can I apply for NSFAS for 2024-2025?” The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays an important role in providing tertiary education to thousands of South African students. This article gives thorough guidance on when and how to apply for NSFAS for the academic year 2024-2025 to help you manage the application process.

READ: NSFAS Application For 2024-2025

When Can I Apply For NSFAS For 2024-2025

The application window for NSFAS funding typically opens several months before the start of the academic year. The application portal opens on September 28 and closes on January 31. All applicants are advised to submit their applications before the closing date. APPLY NOW!!!.

NSFAS Eligibility Criteria 2024-2025

To qualify for NSFAS funding 2024-2025, you 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 2024
• 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
• You must fit into at least one of the following categories:

1. you are an SASSA grant recipient
2. you have a total combined household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
3. you are living with a disability AND have a total combined household income NOT more than R600 000 per annum
4. you started studying before 2018 and have a total combined household income of NOT more than R122 000 per annum.

READ: When is NSFAS Opening For 2024

How To Apply for NSFAS 2024-2025

Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS 2024-2025;

• 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 will be able to 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.

1. A certified copy of your ID document or birth certificate
2. Proof of income for yourself and your parents or guardians, such as salary slips or an affidavit
3. A certified copy of your latest academic results or a statement of results
4. A letter of acceptance from the tertiary institution you will be attending
5. A completed and signed NSFAS bursary application form

• Submit your application before the closing date

READ: NSFAS Application Form 2024-2025

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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Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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