The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened the 2025 application process.
Applications at the moment are open and will shut on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant should fulfill the following criteria:
• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who originates from a house having a combined gross residence income that does not exceed R350 000 for each annum.
• People with disabilities qualify if their combined residence earnings doesn't exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients instantly qualify for funding and need not submit any proof of earnings.
*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle
The my nsfas NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open up to all South African citizens and permanent people from households with combined R350 000 and R600 000 per annum.
Applicants are reminded to supply the right Id Doc numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored in their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds individuals who are learning or intend to study in a public university or TVET college in 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.