NSFAS Closing Date For 2025 Approaches


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Many South African students will further their education at a University or TVET College in 2025. If they meet the eligibility criteria, they should apply for NSFAS before the 2025 bursary application deadline. 


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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2025 applications are still open. However, it won’t be open for long as the NSFAS 2025 application period closing date looms

NSFAS confirmed that 2025 applications will close on 15 December 2025. This gives students just over a week to submit a NSFAS application for the 2024 academic year. 

Why You Should Apply For NSFAS 

NSFAS provides comprehensive bursaries and student loans to deserving learners enrolled in approved courses at universities and TVET colleges

This funding covers tuition and registration fees, as well as several allowances for food, accommodation, and learning materials. 

The funding provided by NSFAS ensures that students from poor and working-class backgrounds can obtain a tertiary education qualification without facing several financial barriers. 

Who Can Apply For NSFAS Funding 

All South African citizens and permanent residents can apply for NSFAS funding. However, specific income thresholds and academic requirements must be met.  

Individuals applying for a NSFAS bursary must have a combined household income not exceeding R350 000 per annum before deductions. Individuals living with disabilities can have a household income of up to R600,000 for a NSFAS bursary. 

Students can have a combined household income over R350 000 and below R600 000 and qualify for the NSFAS loan. 

Beneficiaries of South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grants automatically qualify for NSFAS Funding. 

How To Apply For NSFAS 

  1. Create a myNSFAS account: Visit the NSFAS website and create an account.
  2. Complete the application form: Fill in all required information, including personal details, contact information, academic history, and financial information.  
  3. Upload supporting documents.
  4. Submit your application.

After applying, it is important to check your NSFAS status regularly. To do this, visit myNSFAS and log in.

Once logged in, select the "Track Funding Progress" option. Your NSFAS application status will then be displayed on the screen.

After submitting your application, NSFAS will conduct eligibility checks to confirm whether you qualify for funding. Applicants not meeting the NSFAS bursary household income threshold will automatically be considered for an NSFAS student loan.

Applicants receiving Sassa grants receive immediate funding decisions. 

Once a funding decision has been finalised, you will either:

  • Be approved for funding,
  • Be asked to upload supporting documents, or
  • Be declined.

If your application is rejected, you can submit a NSFAS Appeal. 

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The NSFAS application period for 2025 is well underway with the NSFAS closing date coming closer and closer. Every year, thousands apply in hopes of benefitting from the NSFAS bursary which covers more than just fees.






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