The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides access to funding for higher education in the form of bursaries and loans. This financial aid covers not only your tuition fees, but allows you to benefit from NSFAS allowances for your student needs.
Previously, NSFAS stated that they would not be making a walk-in application period available for TVET College students in January 2025. Now, NSFAS has announced that they will be offering January applications after all.
A circular released by NSFAS read:
This circular cancels the previous communication contained in Circular 9 of 2024, which stated that NSFAS will not be opening 2025 TVET walk-in applications in January 2025.
NSFAS walk-in applications for TVET College students for 2025 are now open and will close on 24 January 2025.
The financial aid scheme has said that their NSFAS opening and closing dates for TVET College students are aligned with the academic calendar. They have now released the 2025 NSFAS application dates for TVET Colleges.
NSFAS 2025 Application Dates For TVET
Annual
- Opening Date: 13 January 2025
- Closing Date: 24 January 2025
Trimester 2
- Opening Date: 12 May 2025
- Closing Date: 23 May 2025
Semester 2
- Opening Date: 14 July 2025
- Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Trimester 3
- Opening Date: 8 September 2025
- Closing Date: 19 September 2025
It is important to note that a student should apply for the relevant academic cycle which they intend to register in.
How TVET College Students Can Apply For NSFAS Funding
The 2025 NSFAS application period remains the same and all funding applications must be made using the myNSFAS portal. NSFAS called on students to ensure they submit their applications and not only create a myNSFAS profile.
How To Apply For NSFAS
- Create a myNSFAS account: Visit the NSFAS website and create an account.
- Complete the application form: Fill in all required information, including personal details, contact information, academic history, and financial information.
- Upload supporting documents.
- Submit your application.
NSFAS reminded students that the NSFAS application process is free, and no fees are required for any part of the process.
