The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has formally opened the 2025 application system.
Applications are actually open and can close on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant should satisfy the subsequent requirements:
• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who originates from a home having a combined gross house earnings that doesn't exceed R350 000 for each annum.
• Individuals with disabilities qualify if their combined household earnings isn't going to exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients instantly qualify for funding and want not post 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 citizens from households with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for every annum.
Applicants are reminded to offer the right Identification Document numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored inside their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds people who are learning or intend to research at a 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 2025 nsfas application to apply for NSFAS. They should apply now and avoid delays in the processing of their application.