When NSFAS Application Close For 2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is incredibly important in enabling deserving students to pursue their ambitions of attending tertiary education in South Africa. You must stay up to date on application deadlines to avoid missing out on this vital opportunity.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government program in South Africa that provides financial support to qualifying students seeking higher education. NSFAS covers a variety of expenditures, including tuition, textbooks, accommodation, and living expenses. The objective of the organization is to ensure that no qualified student is denied a university education due to financial restrictions.

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Application Closing Date For NSFAS 2025

The NSFAS 2025 application deadline is January 30, 2025. It is an important deadline that decide whether or not you will obtain assistance for the next academic year. If you miss this deadline, your application will be rejected, and you will have to reapply the following year. As a result, applying early is advised, as NSFAS will not accept late applications for the 2025 academic year.

Qualification Criteria For NSFAS Application 2025

To be qualified for NSFAS funding for the 2025 academic year, you must meet the below criteria;

Must be a citizen of South Africa / permanent citizen dweller
Combined gross household income should not be more than R350 000 per year
Combined gross household income (persons living with disabilities) should not be more than R600 000 per year
SASSA recipients automatically qualify for financial eligibility
Must have email and cell phone number

How To Put In An Application For NSFAS Funding 2025

Follow the gradual guide below to apply online for NSFAS for the 2025 academic year;

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’.

Required Legal Papers To Apply Online For NSFAS 2025

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: candidates 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 (candidates 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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It is vital to keep you informed and begin the application process as soon as possible in order to meet the NSFAS 2025 application deadline. Stay up-to-date on any changes or updates to the application requirements, and contact NSFAS or your educational institution if you have any questions or concerns. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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