Categories: University Admissions 2023

NSFAS 2025 Applications Are Now Open At DUT

The 2025 NSFAS application season is currently open and will accept applications from September 20, 2024, to January 31, 2025, from students of Durban University of Technology. To submit your application, visit www.nsfas.org.za or the DUT website

Understanding how NSFAS operates and how to apply for NSFAS financing is of the utmost importance and vital if you are a student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and intend to apply in the year 2025 from September 20 to January 31, 2025. You are invited to this website because it will give new and enrolled students at Durban University of Technology in 2025 a detailed explanation of NSFAS. Enjoy this information.

What is the National Student Financial Aid Scheme NSFAS 2025?

NSFAS is a financial aid program that helps qualified South African students pay for their higher education at DURBAN UNIVERSITY and other South African universities. For DUT students, NSFAS offers financial assistance with tuition costs, accommodation costs, textbook costs, and other relevant costs. NSFAS’s mission is to guarantee that students from underprivileged backgrounds can enrol in high-quality higher education.

Where to Apply For DUT NSFAS 2025

The application process and required documentation are available from www.nsfas.org.za OR see the process below

NSFAS Application Eligibility Requirements for 2025

You have to meet the following requirements to be qualified for NSFAS funding at Durban University of Technology (DUT) for the current academic year:

Be a South African citizen.
You must come from a household with a combined annual income of R350,000 or less.
You must enroll or plan to enrol in an accredited undergraduate program at DUT in 2024.
Meet the academic requirements set by NSFAS.
Have a valid email address and a phone number
SASSA recipients
A student of DUT who is physically challenged (Disabled student)
Durban University Students who have completed a higher certificate and will be starting a degree/diploma qualification in 2024 must re-apply for NSFAS funding if they wish to apply for it to secure financing.

Dates to Remember & Deadlines for 2025 NSFAS Applications for DUT

It’s critical to keep track of key deadlines and dates for NSFAS financing. The application period is anticipated to open on September 20th, 2024, and be closed on January 31st, 2025. Keep an eye out for any adjustments to the application deadlines for the academic year 2025–2026 on the NSFAS website and other official platforms.

NSFAS Closing Date for Applications

NSFAS Applications for 2025 are currently open, apply for the Bursary before 31st January 2025. Students studying at DUT will be judged on their academic performance. Continuing students will have to progress to the next level to qualify for a bursary. New first-year students will be awarded bursaries based on successful registration for a funded qualification

NSFAS Documents Needed by DUT Students:

The documents that follow must be gathered and authenticated if necessary before you may submit an NSFAS application to the Durban University of Technology, DUT:

Your own cellphone number and email address
Copy of your ID or birth certificate
ID copies of parents, guardians, or spouse
Your proof of income or 1 year’s IRP5 (if applicable)
Your parents, guardian, or spouse’s proof of income
If you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required
Applicants with a disability must submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form, click here to download
An applicant who is recognized as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form, click here to download.

Remember:

The application for the Funza Lushaka Bursary for the 2025 academic year is scheduled to open on October 10, 2024. The chance is currently available if you are applying to Durban University of Technology or any other university to study education-related courses, either bachelor’s or certificate qualifications, with the goal of teaching afterward, but you do not have the money. Take full advantage of this opportunity and apply for funding.

How to Apply for the NSFAS 2025 Bursary?

To apply for NSFAS in 2025, DUT students should follow these steps

Go to the official NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za online application portal 2024.
Click on the “Apply” button.
Register an account with your details.
Fill out the required application form.
Upload all necessary supporting documents.
Submit your completed application.
Wait for the application to be processed.
Check your application status regularly on the NSFAS portal.
If approved, sign the NSFAS agreement form.
Receive funding as per the agreed terms and conditions.

NSFAS Allowances For DUT Students For the Academic year 2025-2026:

NSFAS provides students at Durban University of Technology with a variety of financing choices and allowances, including:

Full tuition and registration fee coverage
Accommodation allowance (for students living in university-approved residences)
A living allowance of R15,000 per year (for students living in self-catering residences)
Book allowances of R5200 (for prescribed textbooks and study materials)
Travel allowances of R7 500 (for students who reside far from their campus)
Personal care allowance of R2900 per year