The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened 2025 applications for students enrolled in approved courses at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and universities.
NSFAS provides comprehensive bursaries and student loans to deserving students enrolled in approved courses.
- All South African citizens
- All SASSA grant recipients qualifies for funding
- Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
- Person with disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
- Students who started studying before 2018 whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.
This funding includes money for tuition and registration fees. In addition, NSFAS-funded students receive allowances for food, accommodation and learning materials.
Guide To Applying For NSFAS
Step 1: Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the 'myNSFAS' tab.
Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account.
Step 3: Click on the 'APPLY' tab and complete the sections on the screen.
Step 4: Upload required supporting documents where applicable.
Step 5: Click on 'Submit'
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