The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened the 2025 application process.
Applications are actually open and may close on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant will have to meet the following requirements:
• Be a South African citizen or copyright who arises from a house that has a combined gross home earnings that doesn't exceed R350 000 per annum.
• Individuals with disabilities qualify if their combined residence earnings doesn't exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients immediately qualify for funding and want not submit any proof 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 people from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 per annum.
Applicants are reminded to supply the right Identification Doc numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored in their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds individuals who are learning or intend to research in a general public 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 read more processing of their application.