NSFAS Trimester 3 Applications Are Now Open

Students studying at Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges can now apply for a bursary from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to cover their Trimester 3 studies. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible as this period will only be open for a limited time period.

Until when can I apply?

NSFAS applications for Trimester 3 will close on 20 September. This gives prospective students two and a half weeks to apply.

NSFAS Criteria For TVET Students

The NSFAS criteria for TVET students are as follows:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be registered or intending to register on a PLP, NC(V) or Report 191 programme at any public TVET College in South Africa
• Must be admitted/received a firm offer for enrolment in a College
• Must be in need of financial assistance
• Applicants will qualify if they fall within the maximum threshold of up to R350 000 of combined gross family income per annum
• Returning students must demonstrate proven and accepted academic performance (academically deserving) in line with the College’s progression policy or the progression prescriptions of the Bursary Rules and Guidelines (whichever is higher)
• Must not be enrolling for a qualification that duplicates previous learning that was state-funded

How TVET Students Can Apply For NSFAS

Where to apply for NSFAS funding? 

1. TVET college bursary offices - A TVET official will apply on your behalf
2. Online via the NSFAS portal
3. NSFAS head offices
4. NSFAS application centres 

How To Submit Your Online NSFAS Funding Application 

1. Step 1: The official website is at www nsfas org za. Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the 'myNSFAS' tab.
2. Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account.
3. Step 3: Click on the 'APPLY' tab and complete the sections on the screen.
4. Step 4: Upload required supporting documents where applicable.
5. Step 5: Click on 'Submit'

What is Needed For NSFAS Applications 

TVET college students are required to submit documents to support their NSFAS bursary application.

• Your own cell phone number and email address.
• A copy of your ID or birth certificate.
• ID copies of parents, guardian or spouse (or death certificate where applicable).
• Marriage certificate (if applicable).
• Your proof of income or 1 year’s IRP5 (if applicable).
• Your parents, guardian or spouse’s proof of income; if you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required.
• A court order (if applicable).
• Applicants with a disability must submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form.
• An applicant who is recognised as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form.

Students are advised to submit all the necessary supporting documents to avoid any delays in the application process or being rejected by NSFAS. 

How To Track Your NSFAS Application

1. Visit the NSFAS website.
2. Click on the "myNSFAS" tab on the menu bar at the top of the page.
3. Log in to your myNSFAS account using your username and password.
4. Once you are logged in, click on the "track funding progress" option.
5. Your application status will be displayed on the screen, indicating whether your application has been approved or not.

The final opportunity for applying for funding will be during Trimester 3 applications. Students who are yet to submit their applications have been urged to do so to avoid missing the deadline.

To find out more about the NSFAS bursary, applications and the latest changes, head to our NSFAS page.