The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed 2025 application dates for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college students. While the application process remains the same when applying for funding, NSFAS provided an important update on Walk-in applications.
NSFAS provides comprehensive bursaries and student loans to deserving learners enrolled in approved courses at universities and TVET colleges. This includes money for tuition and registration fees as well as several allowances for food, accommodation and learning materials.
NSFAS confirmed that the 2025 application process will remain the same and all funding applications must be made using the myNSFAS portal. However, no Walk-in applications will be available.
The method of application for all 2025 remaining cycles will remain the same, meaning the students will apply for themselves online through the NSFAS website,
NSFAS confirmed that the January TVET walk-in applications will not be available in 2025.
Unlike in previous academic years, NSFAS will not open the TVET Walk-in applications in 2025,
Different Application Dates For NSFAS TVET Colleges
NSFAS TVET College application periods are closely aligned with the academic calendar. This allows students to apply for funding when they begin their studies.
The financial aid scheme also advises students to apply for the relevant academic cycle in which they intend to register.
It is important to note that a student should apply for the relevant academic cycle which they intend to enrol in.
NSFAS 2025 TVET College Application Dates
- Trimester 2 opens on 12 May 2025 and closes on 23 May 2025
- Semester 2 opens from 14 July 2025 and closes on 31 July 2025
- Trimester 3 opens on 8 September 2025 and closes on 19 September 2025
Students must submit NSFAS applications online.
New applicants are reminded that creating a profile on the myNSFAS platform does not constitute a submitted NSFAS application.
