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As a student in South Africa, knowing the Nsfas is important for your academic potential. Nsfas is a government-funded initiative designed to provide financial help to eligible students pursuing higher education.

The Scheme operates under the auspices of DHET which is one of the South African government’s departments. Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is responsible for supervising South African universities, colleges, and other post-secondary institutions.

In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the Nsfas, covering everything from eligibility to applications and funding.

Information About The Nsfas Application Date for 2025

The application doors for Nsfas will be opened for the year 2025 to all applicants from the 20th of September 2024 and will close on the 15th of December 2024. Applicants are therefore urged to apply within the application deadline. Nsfas Information PDF

Read: When Nsfas Application Close For 2025

NSFAS Funds 2025 Qualifications

If you fall under this category of people, then you are eligible to apply for the 2024 NSFAS application:

All South African citizens
All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
A person with a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and need not submit any proof of income.

Who Should Not Apply For The NSFAS Bursary

The following people are not allowed to apply:

A student who has achieved a certificate qualification and wants to study for a second certificate qualification.
Students studying at a private institution.
Students who have received 100% study funding from non-NSFAS sources.
Students enrolled for qualifications that are not approved by DHET and/or SAQA accredited.
A student who already has obtained an undergraduate qualification and wants to study for a second undergraduate qualification.

What Does The Nsfas Funds Cover in 2025

The 2025 Nsfas funds can be used to pay for the following:

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Accommodation
As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
Living allowance R15, of 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

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TVET STUDENTS

Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
Accommodation in a peri-urban area R18,900 per annum
Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
Transport R7000 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

Nsfas Details About The Application Documents 2025

All candidates must supply the following supporting documents to be considered; so make sure you have them available before submitting your application. Applications won’t be accepted without these materials:

South African ID document (this can include any of the following):
copy of green ID document
temporary ID from the DHA
copy of both sides of the Smart ID card
unbridged birth certificate
Non-SASSA grant applicants: Parents, guardians, or spouse ID documents (copies only)
Own, parents, guardians, or spouse proof of income, if a non-SASSA applicant (this can include any of the following):
latest payslip if employed (not older than 3 months)
UIF letter
employment letter
retrenchment letter, if a non-SASSA applicant
Students with disabilities: complete and sign the Disability Annexure A Form
Students who are recognized as Vulnerable Children by the Department of Social Development: complete and sign the Vulnerable Child
Declaration Form

Nsfas Details On How To Apply For 2025

Follow the process below to apply online for the NSFAS:

Visit the NSFAS Application 2025 website: www.nsfas.org.za/apply-2025.
Then, you click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
Create a myNSFAS account.
Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab.
Update your personal information.
Answer the questions you see on the screen.
Upload all the required supporting documents.
Finally, click on submit

CONTACT NSFAS

For any queries related to this bursary program, please get in touch with NSFAS directly:

Tel: 0860 067 327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Hope the information given has been helpful to you, leave your comments in the comments section. Better still you can visit the official website of NSFAS for more details.

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