NSFAS Application 2025-2026

NSFAS Application 2025-2026

How to Apply for NSFAS Online 2024-2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Online Application for 2025 is available online. Interested applicants can apply for NSFAS online by following the guidelines on this website. NSFAS online application form 2025 pdf download has also been released and published on the NSFAS website: www.nsfas.org.za.

Application for the 2025-2026 academic cycle may be open on the 21st of November 2024 and close on 31 January 2025. Please, be reminded that there will be no Late application for any reason. Students are encouraged to apply within the period given by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Are you from a family with a household income of R350,000 or less and want to attend a Public University or TVET College? Then carefully read the following: You are eligible for a government grant from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

The NSFAS covers the following; Registration fees, tuition fees, and allowances for learning materials, food, personal care, transportation, and accommodation.

NSFAS Application General Instructions for 2025-2026

Below are the NSFAS Application instructions for applying to the 2025-2026 academic year.

Before filling out the application form, please read the following notes carefully. Make sure that you read all of the sections and that the information you give is correct.
All applicants should write his/her identity (ID) number in the top right-hand corner of all the pages of the application form and on every page of all supporting documents
If you submit application forms without ALL the required supporting documents, your application will not be processed by NSFAS.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will process only the first application that will be received. Please nobody is allowed to submit more than one application unless NSFAS requests you to do so.
Your cellphone number or email address will be required by NSFAS to reach you during the application process. If you know you don’t have an email address, it is very necessary to create a free email account on Google at www.gmail.com, on Yahoo at www.yahoo.co.za, or any other free email service.
NSFAS will use the cellphone number you provided on the application form to make payment for some of your student allowances by cellphone voucher in case your application is successful.
If you don’t have a bank account, you need to open a bank account at any nearby bank such as Postbank, ABSA, Capitec, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, or others. Some student allowances will be paid into your bank account.

The closing date for submitting all applications and other completed supporting documents for students who are already studying at a university or FET college, but who are applying for NSFAS financial aid for the first time, is 15 December for the following academic year.

Read Also: NSFAS Requirements for 2024

NSFAS Required Supporting Documents for 2025-2026 Application

If you want your application to be processed by NSFAS, please make sure you complete all sections of the application form and attach all the required supporting documents. Below are the needed documents:

Certified copy of your Identity Document
You must submit a certified copy of your birth certificate
Certified copy of the Identity Document of each household member including parents or legal guardian
If your parents are divorced, please provide a certified copy of the divorce decree
If you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required
Applicants with a disability must submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form
An applicant who is recognized as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form.

How to Apply Online for NSFAS Funding Bursary 2025-2026

NSFAS Online Application for 2024 is very simple, easy, and accurate. To apply online, follow the steps below:

Go to www.nsfas.org.za online and apply for 2024
Then, click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
Create a myNSFAS account
After that, click on the ‘APPLY’ tab
Complete the sections on the screen
Upload the needed supporting documents where applicable
Click on the “Submit” button to finish the application

Click HERE to Apply Online

How to Update NSFAS Cellphone Number

Students who want to change their contact details must follow the process below:

Login to my.nsfas.org.za
On the already registered tab
Enter your username and Password Click on sign in button
Click on my details
Go to the cellphone number section
Delete and remove and type in the new cellphone number Click on update details
OTP will be sent to your new number
Enter OTP and submit

TVET Colleges NSFAS Application 2023-2024: Your Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid

Learn how to apply for the NSFAS financial aid at TVET Colleges in 2023, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, and important deadlines.

TVET Colleges NSFAS Online Application for the 2025-2026 is now open for the Second 2nd Semester, Second 2nd Trimester and Third 3rd Trimester Sessions. Therefore, students must be quick and submit an online application via www.nsfas.org.za.

TVET Colleges NSFAS Application Dates for Trimester 2, Semester 2 and Trimester 3 of 2025-2026

TVET Colleges NSFAS Application for Trimester 2 of 2023: 5 May 2024 to 22 May 2024
TVET Colleges NSFAS Application for Second 2 Semester of 2023: 17 July 2024 to 31 July 2024
TVET Colleges NSFAS Application for Trimester 3 of 2023: 4 September 2024 to 20 September 2024

TVET Colleges NSFAS Requirements 2025-2026

All applicants who wish to study at any of the TVET Colleges in South Africa must have the following NSFAS requirements for the 2025-2026 academic year

Be a South African citizen
Be enrolled or planning to enrol in a TVET college
Have passed Grade 9 or higher for diploma and certificate programmes
Have not received NSFAS funding for another qualification
Demonstrate financial need (combined annual household income must be below R350,000)

How to Apply for NSFAS Funding at TVET Colleges 2023-2024

Once you’ve determined your eligibility, follow these steps to apply for NSFAS funding 2023 at your chosen TVET college:

Visit NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za
Create an account if you haven’t already.
Log in to your account and click on the “Apply” tab.
Complete the online application form with your details
Submit the required supporting documents (certified copies of your ID, academic transcripts, and proof of household income).
Review your application and ensure all details are correct before submitting it.

PLEASE NOTE: Keep track of your application status by regularly logging in to your NSFAS account.

List of NSFAS TVET Colleges That Accept Applications for 2025-2026

Below is the list of TVET Colleges that are Funded by NSFAS 2025

Capricorn TVET College
Central Johannesburg TVET College
Coastal KZN TVET College
East Cape Midlands TVET College
Ehlanzeni TVET College
Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Ekurhuleni West TVET College
Elangeni TVET College
Esayidi TVET College
Flavius Mareka TVET College
Goldfields TVET College
Gert Sibande TVET College
Ingwe TVET College
King Hintsa TVET College
Letaba TVET College
Lephalale TVET College
Majuba TVET College
Mnambithi TVET College
Mopani South East TVET College
Motheo TVET College
Mthashana TVET College
Nkangala TVET College
Orbit TVET College
Port Elizabeth TVET College
Sekhukhune TVET College
Taletso TVET College
Thekwini TVET College
Tshwane North TVET College
Umfolozi TVET College
Umgugundlovu TVET College
Vhembe TVET College
Vuselela TVET College
Waterberg TVET College

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