Applications Open:
August 2025Closing Date:
November 2025Eligible Fields of Study:
Any Field of StudyNSFAS Applications Are Now Open!
If you plan to study next year, now is the time to apply for NSFAS funding. Don't wait—submit your application as soon as possible to ensure timely consideration.
Click Here for All Bursary and NSFAS DetailsWhat is NSFAS?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government initiative under the Department of Higher Education and Training. It provides financial support to disadvantaged students who want to study at public universities or TVET colleges.NSFAS has introduced a new and improved system that ensures each application is carefully reviewed to give all applicants a fair opportunity.
Click Here for All Bursary and NSFAS DetailsHow to Track Your NSFAS Application
NSFAS allows you to track your application status online Simply log in using your cellphone number and ID Find guidelines, tips, and step-by-step instructions on the NSFAS YouTube channelWho Qualifies for NSFAS Funding?
To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
South African citizen SASSA grant recipient (automatic qualification) Combined household income not exceeding R350,000 per year If you have a disability, the combined household income must not exceed R600,000 per year Students who started studying before 2018 must have a household income not exceeding R122,000 per yearWhat Documents Are Required?
For students with employed parents:- Your ID copy
- Both parents' IDs
- Payslips of both parents
- Signed consent form for income verification
For students whose parents are unemployed:- Your ID copy
- Signed consent form (No payslips required)
NSFAS Bursary Conditions
If you're already funded by NSFAS, you don’t need to reapply as long as you meet the 50% pass requirement NSFAS has paid over R1.2 billion to institutions and students More NSFAS officials will be deployed to institutions to assist students with applications
Important: You must have a working contact number for NSFAS to communicate with you. If your number changes, update it immediately online or call the NSFAS Toll-Free number: 08000 67327.A signed consent form is compulsory—without it, NSFAS cannot verify income, and your funding application may be declined.
How to Apply for NSFAS
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