The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened the 2025 application process.
Applications at the moment are open and will close on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant must satisfy the following criteria:
• Be a South African citizen or copyright who arises from a house having a combined gross family income that does not exceed R350 000 per annum.
• Persons with disabilities qualify if their combined home revenue isn't going to exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients immediately qualify for funding and wish not submit any evidence of earnings.
*** 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 households with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for every annum.
Applicants are reminded to offer the right Identity Doc numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored within their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds individuals who are researching 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 nsfas status check do not have to wait nsfas status for matric results to apply for NSFAS. They should apply now and avoid delays in the processing read more of their application.