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

NSFAS Application 2025-2026 Online: www.nsfas.org.za: NSFAS login

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS Online Application 2025-2026 academic year has been opened for applications from South African students who are eligible for financial support. The NSFAS application is a process through which students apply for financial aid to cover their tuition fees, accommodation, and other study-related expenses.

To apply, students typically need to meet specific eligibility criteria, such as being a South African citizen, demonstrating financial need, and being enrolled or intending to enrol in an approved public higher education institution. The application process must be done online on the official website of the agency during the application period.

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Application Dates For NSFAS 2025-2026

The online application portal of NSFAS will be open in September 2025 and closed in January 2025. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year must be done online on the official website of the agency during the application period. NSFAS may not consider late applications, therefore all applications must be submitted before the closing date.

Who Can Apply For NSFAS 2025-2026?

You qualify for an NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2025 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:

South African citizens or permanent residents
SASSA grant recipients
Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
Must have an email account and cell phone number.

Required Supporting Documents for NSFAS Application 2025-2026

NSFAS applicants for the 2025 academic year must submit the following documents as required of them to register;

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 Online for NSFAS 2025-2026

Follow these procedures to successfully register for NSFAS online:

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: