Funding provided by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) includes money for tuition and registration fees as well as several allowances for food, accommodation and learning materials. This NSFAS bursary is highly sought-after as it covers a range of ccourses at both public universities and TVET Colleges.
NSFAS has now announced 2025 application dates for TVET College students, including Semester 2 studies.
NSFAS Application Dates For Semester 2
The NSFAS 2025 Application period for Semester 2 will open from 14 July 2025 and close on 31 July 2025.
NSFAS has also announced the following TVET College application dates:
- Semester 1 & Trimester 1: NSFAS applications are currently open and will close on 15 December
- Semester 2: Will be open from 14 July 2025 and close on 31 July 2025
- Trimester 2: Open on 12 May 2025 and close on 23 May 2025
- Trimester 3: Applications will open from 8 September 2025 until 19 September 2025
How To Apply
Students must submit NSFAS applications online. NSFAS confirmed that the 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.
Here's how to apply to NSFAS online:
- Go to the NSFAS website and click on the 'myNSFAS' tab
- Create a myNSFAS account.
- Click on the 'APPLY' tab and complete the sections on the screen.
- After you’ve finished this, you must upload required supporting documents where applicable
- Click on 'Submit' when you’re done.
Once you apply, you should regularly check your NSFAS status. To do this, go to the myNSFAS portal and log in. Once you are logged in, click on the "track funding progress" option. Your application status will be displayed on the screen.
Immediate funding decisions will be made for applicants who are beneficiaries of South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grants.
Once the funding decision has been made, you will either be approved for funding, be required to upload supporting documents or be declined.
Students who are rejected from NSFAS funding can submit an NSFAS appeal.