The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has formally opened the 2025 application procedure.
Applications are now open and will close on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant should meet the following criteria:
• Be a South African citizen or copyright who originates from a home that has a combined gross family income that does not exceed R350 000 per annum.
• People with disabilities qualify if their combined household money won't exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients immediately qualify for funding and need not post any proof of income.
*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle
The NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open up to all South African citizens and permanent citizens from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 per annum.
Applicants are reminded to supply the right Identification Doc numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored of their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds individuals who are studying or intend to study nsfas check at a general 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.