The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has formally opened the 2025 application process.
Applications are now open and will close on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant will have to fulfill the following criteria:
• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who comes from a home by using a combined gross domestic income that does not exceed R350 000 per annum.
• Persons with disabilities qualify if their combined home cash flow would not exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients instantly qualify for funding and want not post any evidence of income.
*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle
The NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open to all South African citizens and permanent people from households with combined R350 000 and R600 000 per annum.
Applicants are reminded to provide the correct Id Doc numbers, names, and surname, as reflected within their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds individuals who are studying or plan to study at a general public university or TVET college in nsfas application South Africa.
All students who wish to study in any of the public universities and TVET colleges should apply timeously and not to wait until the last day.
Learners do not have to wait for matric results to apply for NSFAS. They should apply now and avoid delays in the processing of their application.