The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has formally opened the 2025 application system.
Applications are actually open and can close on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant should satisfy the following criteria:
• Be a South African citizen or copyright who arises from a home with a combined gross home income that doesn't exceed R350 000 for every annum.
• Individuals with disabilities qualify if their combined house profits would not exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients instantly qualify for funding and wish not submit any evidence of earnings.
*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle
The NSFAS Loan Scheme check here for the missing middle is open to all South African citizens and permanent residents from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for each annum.
Applicants are reminded to provide the proper Identification Document numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored within their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds people who are finding out or intend to research 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.