When Will NSFAS Open For 2025

NSFAS Open Date; When Will NSFAS Open For 2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) serve as a source for South African students seeking financial support to further their education. For the 2025 academic year, the NSFAS application process will commence on September 20th, 2024, and close on December 15th, 2024. This funding opportunity is aimed at assisting financially needy students pursuing undergraduate qualifications at public tertiary institutions, including universities and TVET colleges. To increase your chances of receiving financial aid, it is essential to understand the eligibility criteria and complete the application with the required documentation before the deadline.

NSFAS Application Opening Date 2025

For the 2025 academic year, NSFAS will open its portal for applications from September 20th 2024. Be prepared to start your application during this period. The application portal will be closed on December 15th 2024. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline to be considered for funding.

Eligibility Criteria For NSFAS Funding 2025

To qualify for NSFAS funding, you need to meet specific criteria. Below are the general requirements for 2025;

Only South African citizens are eligible for this bursary scheme;
A student must be registered or intending to register on a PLP, NC(V) or Report 191 programme at any of the fifty (50) public TVET Colleges in South Africa;
Must need financial assistance (NSFAS will determine whether or not a student meets the financial eligibility criteria);
Returning students must demonstrate proven and accepted academic performance (academically deserving) in line with the College’s progression policy or the progression prescriptions of the Bursary Rules and Guidelines (whichever is higher);
Must not be enrolling for a qualification that duplicates previous learning that was state-funded; and
Applicants will qualify if they fall within the maximum threshold of up to R350,000 of combined gross family income per annum and are admitted/received a firm offer for enrolment in a College.

Required Documents To Apply For NSFAS 2025

All applicants are required to upload and submit the following documents;

All applicants must provide a copy of their ID. A temporary ID issued by the Department of Home Affairs will be accepted.
Non-SASSA applicants 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: The applicant 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 (applicant and/or parent(s), legal guardian/spouse)
Passports/Driver’s licenses will not be accepted as proof of ID.

How To Apply For NSFAS 2025

Follow the steps below to complete the NSFAS application;

Visit the official website of NSFAS at: www.nsfas.org.za
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’.

What NSFAS Will Pay In 2025

Registration & Tuition Fees
Personal Care Allowance
Transport Allowance
Accommodation Allowance

NSFAS Contact Details

Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Twitter: @myNSFAS
Instagram: @myNSFAS
WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
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By meeting these requirements and submitting applications before the December 15th, 2024 deadline, students can enhance their chances of securing the financial support they need to pursue their academic dreams.. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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