Will NSFAS Fund Education Students In 2024/2025?

Will NSFAS Fund Education Students In 2024-2025?

Will NSFAS Fund Education Students In 2024/2025?

Will NSFAS Fund Education Students In 2024/2025?

Are you a prospective education student wondering whether the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will provide funding for the 2024/2025 academic year? YES, NSFAS will provide funding for education for eligible students for the 2024/2025 academic year. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is inviting all students who wish to apply for NSFAS for the 2024/2025 Academic year to get ready and make sure they qualify for NSFAS before submitting an online application through myNSFAS Student Portal. Visit the online application portal of NSFAS to submit your application for funding.

NSFAS is a government-funded project that provides financial aid to South African students pursuing university education. The organization’s purpose is to encourage and facilitate access to higher education for academically qualified students from low-income families.

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What Does NSFAS Cover 2024/2025?

NSFAS Bursary covers the following;

UNIVERSITY

Accommodation
As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

TVET

Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
Accommodation in a peri-urban area is R18,900 per annum
Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
Transport R7000 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum.

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NSFAS Application Opening Date 2024/2025

The NSFAS Online Application Portal for the 2024/2025 Academic year will be made available from 28 September to 31 January. Eligible students are advised to submit applications for funding before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered for the 2024/2025 academic year. Will NSFAS Fund Education Students In 2024/2025?

Who Qualifies to Apply for NSFAS 2024/2025

To apply for NSFAS, you must meet the following criteria:

All SASSA grant recipients
Must have email and cell phone number
Be a South African citizen 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.

How To Apply For NSFAS 2024/2025

The National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Online Application process is very easy, simple and convenient. Follow the steps below to apply online for NSFAS for the 2024/2025 academic year;

Go to the NSFAS official application website 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.
Submit your application before the closing date.

Contact NSFAS

Contact NSFAS through the following details;

Will NSFAS Fund Education Students In 2024-2025?

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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