When is NSFAS Opening For 2025

NSFAS Application Date; When is NSFAS Opening For 2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded project that aims to make higher education more affordable to South African students. NSFAS provides financial assistance in the form of loans and bursaries to students who meet the qualifying criteria, assisting them in covering tuition, housing, and other study-related expenditures.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial support to eligible students seeking to pursue higher education. Every year, thousands of eager students await the launch of NSFAS applications to acquire support for their academic endeavours.

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NSFAS Opening Date For 2025

NSFAS opens its applications for the following academic year in September 2025. The application portal will be opened on September 20th 2024 and closes on 15th December 2024
. All interested students must do well to submit their applications before the closing date since late applications will not be considered for the 2025 academic year.

Who Qualifies for NSFAS Bursary 2025

The following people qualifies for NSFAS bursary in 2025;

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 disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

Who Does Not Qualify For NSFAS Bursary 2025?

You may not apply for NSFAS if you are a;

Students who have completed a previous qualification.
Students with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per annum.
Students who have already applied, qualified and received funding. They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.

How To Apply for NSFAS 2025

Apply to NSFAS is simple, straightforward and convenient. Follow the steps below to apply for 2025 funding;

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’

Contact NSFAS

Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Twitter: @myNSFAS
Instagram: @myNSFAS
WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
USSD:*120*67327#

Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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