When Will NSFAS Open For 2025 Application

Are you anxious awaiting to apply for NSFAS funding in 2025 but don’t know when to? worry no more, this post is the best for you. We are excited to inform you that NSFAS has released the application opening dates for 2025.

The NSFAS application portal will be open to all qualified students who wish to pursue higher education in South Africa. As potential South African students prepare to apply for funding, they must ensure that they meet the qualification requirements and have all supporting official papers.

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NSFAS Application Opening Date For 2025

The application portal for NSFAS funding will be active starting on September 28. Therefore all interested students must do well to submit their completed applications by this date.

The application portal, however, closes on January 31. NSFAS Will not accept applications after this date. Prospective applicants are advised to submit their applications before this date.

Who Is Eligible For NSFAS 2025?

The following people are eligible to apply for NSFAS Fundinfin 2025;

All SASSA grant recipients
Must have email and cell phone number
Be a citizen of South Africa with a valid ID number
Be a first-time entering university or TVET college student
Household income must not exceed R350,000 per annum
Must meet the academic requirements for admission to a university or TVET college
For persons living with disabilities, household income should not exceed R600 000 per annum.

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NSFAS Application Required Legal Papers 2025

Candidates must upload and submit the legal papers listed below;

Copy of student ID / Birth certificate
Copy of parent/s or guardian/ spouse ID
Smart card: both sides of the card required
Proof of income (where applicable)
Persons living with disability (Disability Annexure A form)
A candidate who is recognized as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker
A candidate who has indicated that s/he has no family member details and or abridged birth certificate must complete the Declaration: Non-SASSA.

Application Process For NSFAS

NSFAS Applications are done online on the official website of NSFAS at www.nsfas.org.za during the application period. Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS funding 2024;

Go to the NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za
Log in to your account using your username and password.
Navigate to the “MyNSFAS” portal
Select “Upload Documents”
Select the documents you wish to upload
Click on the “Upload” button for each document category
Review the uploaded documents to ensure they are accurate
Submit your documents.

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.