Will NSFAS Fund Me If I Pass 50% Of My Modules?

Will NSFAS Fund Me If I Pass 50% Of My Modules?

According to NSFAS policy, students must pass 50% of the modules to receive funding from NSFAS. Therefore, NSFAS will fund students with 50% MODULES. The primary goal of NSFAS is to make education accessible and affordable for those who may not have the financial means to do so independently.

NSFAS funding typically covers tuition fees, accommodation, study materials, and a small living allowance. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a South African government program that aims to provide deserving students with access to higher education and training.

The National Student Financial Aid Service (NSFAS) was designed to overcome the financial difficulties that many students confront when seeking postsecondary education. Its purpose is to give financial assistance to qualifying students to meet the costs of their studies.

Registration expenses, tuition fees, study material expenditures, lunch allowance, incidental/personal care, and accommodation or transportation are all covered by NSFAS. To continue receiving NSFAS financing, students must pass at least 50% of their modules and achieve the academic standards of their tertiary institution, according to the NSFAS policy agreement.

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NSFAS Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for NSFAS ensure that you meet the following requirements;

• Must be a South African citizen / permanent resident
• Combined gross household income should not exceed R350 000 per annum
• Combined gross household income (persons living with disabilities) should not exceed R600 000 per annum
• SASSA recipients automatically qualify for financial eligibility

NSFAS Application Procedure

The NSFAS applications are done online on the official website of the NSFAS agency. NSFAS application procedure is straightforward. Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS;

• Go to www.nsfas.org.za,NSFAS official website and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
• Create a myNSFAS account.
• Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen.
• Click on ‘Submit’.

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Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS

Certified copies of the following documents are required to apply for NSFAS;

Students with disabilities must provide:

• A completed and signed Disability Annexure Form, please ensure that the medical report is merged with this disability annexure when you create a file to submit with your application.

The Students must download the NSFAS 2025 Consent form:

• NSFAS reserves the right to validate all information and details provided by the applicant and parent/guardian/spouse against independent third-party data sources.

Students must download the NSFAS Orphan or Vulnerable Child Declaration form:

• This form is only to be completed by applicants who are under the age of 18 and who are orphans OR, who are vulnerable children in that they have been exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation, risk of violence and substance abuse.

The Students must download the NSFAS Declaration form:

• This form only applies to applicants who are 34 years old or younger. This form is used to verify parental/guardian details.

Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

• Retrenchment letter
• Death certificate/s
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of legal guardianship
• Marriage certificate
• Other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter

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Contact NSFAS

NSFAS Virtual Contact Centre

We are available to assist through the following channels:

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

For general, student and NSFAS Wallet enquiries

• For all other queries regarding students:
• Tel No.: 08000 67327
• Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Physical Address

• The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St,
• Cape Town City Centre,
• Cape Town, 8001

Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information. I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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