The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has formally opened the 2025 application system.
Applications are now open and can shut on fifteen December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant will have to fulfill the subsequent requirements:
• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who originates from a home with a combined gross family earnings that doesn't exceed R350 000 for every annum.
• People with disabilities qualify if their combined residence money doesn't exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and need not post any evidence read more of income.
*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle
The NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open to all South African citizens and permanent people from households with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for every annum.
Applicants are reminded to supply the correct Id Doc numbers, names, and surname, as reflected in their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds people who are studying or intend to research at a general 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 to apply for NSFAS. They should apply now and avoid delays in the processing of their application.