What are the NSFAS bursary academic requirements For 2025

NSFAS gives funding to brilliant but needy undergraduate students with low family household income for the 2025 academic year. To qualify, students must meet all the criteria in this article and submit all application documents by the end of January 2025.

Academic Requirements for NSFAS Bursary 2024

For NSFAS funding to study at a TVET college, you must have completed Grades 9 through 12, and for funding to study at a university or TVET college, you must have completed Grade 12.

South African citizens applying for NSFAS 2025 at public universities or TVET colleges must have a household income of R350,000 or less per year.

In addition to the income threshold, there are specific academic requirements. Before receiving any funding from NSFAS if your application is accepted, you must fulfill the university’s or TVET college’s academic admission requirements.

University Students:

The applicant must have a household income of R350,000 or less annually and a minimum academic performance of 50% in all subjects.

TVET College Students:

Successful NSFAS applicants must have a combined household income of R350,000 or less per year and a minimum academic performance of 50% in Grades 9 to 11.

NSFAS Application Deadline for 2025

The NSFAS application window, which opens in September 2024 and closes in January 2025, necessitates prompt submission for financial assistance consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply for NSFAS

To apply for NSFAS funding for 2025, it is important to possess the documents below:

South African ID or birth certificate.
ID copies of parents, guardians, or spouses.
Salary slips or an affidavit for unemployed parents or guardians.
Recent pension slips for pensioners.
Matric certificate or latest academic results.
Proof of application or acceptance letter from the educational institution.

Eligibility Criteria for NSFAS

NSFAS grants bursaries to students with disabilities, orphans, rural vulnerable groups, and those without prior funding, despite varying academic and financial criteria.

What Does NSFAS Cover?

NSFAS covers a wide range of educational expenses, including:

Tuition Fees
Accommodation
Books and Study Materials
Meal Allowance
Transport Allowance

Understanding what NSFAS covers will help you plan your educational journey more effectively.

How to Apply NSFAS 2025

Visit the Nsfas website at www.nsfas.org.za in the first place.
Select “myNSFAS” from the drop-down list.
Click “Create a myNSFAS account” to finish the section.
Click “Apply” to initiate the application process..
Update your contact and personal details.
Upload required documents.

How to Track NSFAS Status

Visit www.nsfas.org.za.
Log in to your NSFAS account.
Select “MyNSFAS” tab.
Select “Check Your Application Status.”
Enter your login credentials (Username and Password).
Click login.

What occurs if your application for an NSFAS bursary is denied?

If an applicant is dissatisfied with the outcome of their application, they have the option to appeal the decision by following the procedures that can be found at the institution’s financial aid office for senior or continuing students, or through their myNSFAS account for first-time applicants.

For more information about the (NSFAS), visit the official website

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