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Nsfas Bursary Application Form 2025 PDF

NSFAS is a South African government initiative providing financial assistance to eligible students for higher education expenses, including tuition fees, accommodation, and textbooks. It also offers bursaries to low-income households, making tertiary education more accessible. The 2025 application window opens on September 21, 2024, with all documents due by January 31, 2025.

NSFAS Application Period and Timelines For 2025

The NSFAS application window for the 2025 academic year is set to open on September 21, 2024, with all documents due by the deadline. The window is expected to close on January 31, 2025, and there will be no late application window. Students planning to enroll in public universities or Tvet College should apply for assistance as soon as possible.

See Also: NSFAS Forms For 2025-2026

How Many Years Does NSFAS Fund a Student For?

NSFAS funds students for a maximum of 5 years, with students exceeding this limit no longer eligible. For qualifications lasting 3 years, students can complete them within 5 years, with the extra two years being N+2.

Who Qualifies for the Bursary?

You must be:

A South African citizen
Planning on studying in 2024 ( Or you are already studying at a public university or Tvet College

You must also:

Be a SASSA Grant recipient or
Have a combined household income of less than 350,000 per year

What You Need to Apply?

Own Cell phone number and email address
Copy of your ID or Birth certificate
ID copies of parents, Guardians, or spouse
A copy of a SASSA letter if any of your family members are receiving a social grant and are also contributing to your household income
NSFAS doesn’t require a matric certificate as long as you will be studying at a public Tvet College or University
Don’t Use someone’s contact when creating the NSFAS account
If someone will be applying for you make sure you demand your login details after creating the account
Application is only valid when you have your reference number
NSFAS applications don’t have an application fee

What does the NSFAS Bursary cover?

You will be covered in full for:

Tuition
Registration

There are also allowances for

Food
Accommodation or Transport
Learning material
Personal care

Explore: Courses that will be Funded by NSFAS for 2024-2025

Who Can Reapply for NSFAS Bursary?

If you applied last year and you were approved but didn’t study, you need to reapply. Returning students don’t need to reapply unless:

You are moving from Tvet to a university
Took a gap year
Moving from higher certificate to undergraduate qualification
You were not funded by NSFAS

How and When to Upload Required Documents

Documents may only be submitted once you have received communication to do so, you need to log into your myNSFAS account portal. Please note that, once the portal closes, you can no longer upload any document

Declaration Form For Non-SASSA Applicant

The non-SASSA Declaration document form is a document that enables the applicant to provide some form of assurance from either a social worker or ex-school principal that they were aware that the applicant was indeed an orphan. Forms are attached to the message sent to the applicant. The student would then need to complete this form and submit it to NSFAS to move on to the next step of their NSFAS funding application.

How to Create Your myNSFAS Account?

Get started by creating a new NSFAS account before you apply

Type in first names (as per ID number)
Type in surname (as per ID number)
Type in your ID number (Username)
Type in your email address
Type in your cellphone number
Accept terms and conditions by ticking the box
Create a password
An OTP will be sent to your email
Type in the OTP password to validate your account

How to Apply For NSFAS Bursary

To apply for Nsfas,

Go to the “Apply” tab after you’ve created your myNSFAS account.
Complete the required field.
Your personal information should be kept up to date.
Please upload all required supporting documentation.
Finally, click the “Submit” button to submit your application for consideration.