Is Unisa Funded By Nsfas In 2025?

Is Unisa Funded By Nsfas In 2025? Unisa NSFAS 2025

YES. NSFAS provides funding for public universities and colleges in South Africa. The National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges.

If you are a South African student who is already studying at UNISA or you are now applying as a fresh student to study at Unisa for the 2025 academic year, are you facing financial challenges, or do you come from a family with an annual income of about  R350,000, then Unisa permits you to apply for NSFAS?

If you’re considering applying for NSFAS at Unisa, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the application process, Eligibility requirements, Application Date and Required Documents.

Is Unisa Funded By Nsfas In 2025?

Yes, the University of South Africa will be funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in 2025. NSFAS offers financial assistance to eligible South African students enrolled in public universities and TVET colleges, including UNISA, as Unisa is a public University. This funding covers tuition fees, learning materials, and other essential needs, easing access to higher education for financially struggling students in the country.

At UNISA, NSFAS funding is particularly beneficial for covering the costs of distance education, which includes online resources, study materials, and other related expenses. To qualify for NSFAS funding in 2025, students must meet specific criteria submit all required documents and apply during the application period.

Eligible students are given a set period to apply for this financial assistance. Those who are successful in their application will receive confirmation of their funding, which they can then use to cover the costs associated with their studies at the University of South Africa.

READ: UNISA Student Fees and Funding 2025

When Can Unisa Students Apply For NSFAS for 2025

Nsfas aim to assist Unisa students who are financially needy and academically deserving therefore from September 2024, South African students studying at Unisa can apply for Nsfas funds. Nsfas application closing date for 2025, will be at the end of January 2025.

Who Is Eligible To Apply For NSFAS 2025 At Unisa?

You qualify for an NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen or permanent resident planning to study in 2024, or if you are already enrolled at a public university or TVET college, and you meet the following criteria:

• South African citizen or permanent resident
• Recipient of a SASSA grant
• Applicant with a combined gross household income of no more than R350,000 per year
• A person with a disability with a combined gross household income of no more than R600,000 per year
• Must have an active email account and cell phone n

Your NSFAS application will not be considered  At Unisa if you:

• received NSFAS funding in 2025.
• have already completed an undergraduate degree or diploma.
• are not South African citizens.
• need funding for a Short Learning Certificate or Programme or a postgraduate qualification.

Documents Needed To Apply For Nsfas At Unisa In 2025

You will need the following to complete your NSFAS application at Unisa:

Students with disabilities must provide:

• A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form

Students recognised as vulnerable children must provide:

• An applicant who is recognised as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide and Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker

Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

• Retrenchment letter
• Death certificate/s
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of legal guardianship
• Marriage certificate
• other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter.

How to apply For Nsfas Funds At Unisa For 2025

To apply for NSFAS 2025 online at Unisa, you will need to first register for a myNSFAS account and submit your application online. Follow the process below:

Create a profile:

• Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or download the NSFAS App on Google Play or App Store. Your ID number will be your username.

Apply now:

• Click on the “Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

Complete:

• Submit your application

READ: NSFAS Application 2025-2026: www.nsfas.org.za

Contact Unisa

General resources: websites, general SMS, fax and e-mail enquiries. Several administrative processes, including the convenience of fee payments and information about examinations, are available on the following platforms:

All application, registration and study-related information is available on the Unisa corporate website in both web and Mobi formats.

• Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za)
• The myUnisa website.
• myUnisa (https://my.unisa.ac.za/)
• Fax enquiries to 012 429 4150

Contact NSFAS

NSFAS Virtual Contact Centre

We are available to assist through the following channels:

• Email: info@nsfas.org.za
• Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
• Twitter: @myNSFAS
• Instagram: @myNSFAS
• WhatsApp: +27 63 093 5671
• USSD:*120*67327#

If you are unable to complete the application by yourself, you can visit a National Youth Development Agency Centre, a Thusong Centre or one of NSFAS application partner’s centres near you, where an NSFAS representative will help you apply. Visit the official website of Unisa for more information. I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section.

RELATED LINKS

• UNISA Nursing Application 2025-2026
• What Is N5 Qualification
• How Long Is A Semester At Unisa In 2025