Who Qualifies For NSFAS Funding 2025-2026

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will open applications for the 2025 academic year from September 2024 to January 31 2025 to South African citizens studying or about to enrol at universities and Tvet Colleges in South Africa so you need to know if you qualify to apply or not.

NSFAS will cover tuition, learning materials, living costs, and transport for beneficiaries studying at universities and Tvet Colleges till the end of their courses

NSFAS Eligibility Criteria For 2025

For the academic year 2025, you can only get NSFAS support if you meet any of the following criteria.

Enrollment in an Approved Institution:

NSFAS funding is available to students pursuing their studies at public universities, universities of technology, and TVET colleges that are registered and approved by NSFAS.

Age Factor:

NSFAS funding is open to all students, regardless of age, as it does not have an age limit.

Applicant’s Citizenship:

NSFAS funding is exclusively available to South African citizens with a valid SA identity number attending or about to enrol in a public university or Tvet College.

You must have an email address and a cell phone number to apply for NSFAS”

To be eligible for financial aid from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), all applicants must have an email address and a cell phone number. Without these two pieces of information, NSFAS will not be able to process an application. It is therefore important that applicants ensure they have an email address and a cell phone number when they begin the application process.

Gross household income

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a South African government initiative that provides financial aid to learners and students, with eligibility criteria stating that the total gross household income should not exceed R350,000 per year.

SASSA recipients qualify for NSFAS

SASSA recipients can apply for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for students with limited income and potential for university success, with a combined annual income of R350,000 or less. Successful applicants will receive an allowance for tuition, books, and other college costs.

Physically Challenged Student

Students with any form of disability should not have income above R600,000 per year to apply for NSFAS financing.

Who cannot Apply For NSFAS 2025?

Because NSFAS is only open to South African nationals, non-South African citizens may not apply. The additional information listed below disqualifies applicants from qualifying for NSFAS.

Students who have completed a previous qualification.
Students with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per annum.
Students who have already applied, qualified, and received funding. They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.

NSFAS Contact information

NSFAS is the National Student Financial Aid Scheme which provides student loans and bursaries to eligible South African students. They have a toll-free line that students and parents can call for inquiries, applications, and advice.

NSFAS Contact Details:

Telephone: 0800 0207 060
Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Postal Address: Private Bag X31, Hatfield, 0028. The address to the office is 44 Lady Grey Street, Pretoria.
Website: www.nsfas.org.za
Submission of application form: www.ansfas.org.za/apply.html

Head Office: The NSFAS Head Office is located at 44 Lady Grey Street, Pretoria, Gauteng.

The Student Help Desk for assistance can be contacted at 080 047 9496. The calls are toll-free during office hours, 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

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