The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has formally opened the 2025 application process.
Applications are actually open and can close on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who emanates from a house that has a combined gross domestic earnings that doesn't exceed R350 000 for each annum.
• People with disabilities qualify if their combined domestic money would not exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients immediately qualify for funding and need not post any evidence of income.
*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle
The NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open up to all South African citizens and permanent residents from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for each annum.
Applicants are reminded to supply the right Identity Document numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored within their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds people who are learning or plan to study in a public university or TVET college in South more info Africa.
All students who wish to study in any of the public universities and TVET colleges should apply timeously and not to wait until the last day.
Learners do not have to wait for matric results to apply for NSFAS. They should apply now and avoid delays in the processing of their application.