When Nsfas Applications Open For 2025-2026

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a crucial role in providing financial support to deserving students in South Africa, helping them pursue their higher education dreams. For students planning to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year, knowing when NSFAS applications open is essential to ensure they don’t miss out on this opportunity. The 2025-2026 application date open for Nsfas will begin on the 21st of November 2024 and close on the 31st of January 2025. Therefore, before the deadline, everyone who wants to apply for NSFAS 2025 must plan and take into account the application dates. The Scheme operates under the auspices of DHET which is one of the South African government’s departments. Department of Higher Education and Training is responsible for supervising South African universities, colleges, and other post-secondary institutions.

NSFAS is an agency that falls under the Department of Higher Education and Training that was created by the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to help financially disadvantaged students who want to continue their education at public universities or TVET colleges but come from families that make no more than R350 000 per year. In this article, we’ll guide you through the expected opening dates for NSFAS applications, key deadlines, and important tips to help you prepare for a successful application.

When Will Nsfas Applications Be Open For 2025-2026

The NSFAS application window will be open to all applicants beginning on November 21st, 2024, and closing on January 31st, 2025. Therefore, applicants are requested to submit their applications by the deadline.

Who Is Eligible To Apply For The NSFAS Funds 2025

If you fall under this category of people, then you are eligible to apply for the 2025 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
Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

Read: How To Upload Nsfas Documents 2025-2026

Nsfas Bursary Application Requirements 2025-2026

The following supporting documents are required from all applicants to be taken into consideration, so make sure you have them before submitting your application. Applications lacking these materials won’t be accepted:

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

How To Apply For Nsfas For 2025-2026

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 contact 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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