The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has formally opened the 2025 application procedure.
Applications are actually open and may close on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant should meet the following criteria:
• Be a South African citizen or copyright who originates from a house that has a combined gross household earnings that does not exceed R350 000 for each annum.
• People with disabilities qualify if their combined household cash flow does not exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients immediately qualify for funding and wish not post any evidence of income.
*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle
The NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open to all South African citizens and permanent citizens from households with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for each annum.
Applicants are reminded to deliver the proper Identity Document numbers, names, and surname, as reflected within their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds people who are researching or plan to research in a public website university or TVET college in South 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.