The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened the 2025 application procedure.
Applications are actually open and will shut on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant will have to meet the subsequent criteria:
• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who arises from a home having a combined gross domestic income that doesn't exceed R350 000 per annum.
• Individuals with disabilities qualify if their combined home money isn't going to exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients instantly qualify for funding and need not submit any evidence of earnings.
*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle
The NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open to all South African citizens and permanent nsfas application citizens from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for every annum.
Applicants are reminded to provide the correct Identification Document numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored of their website South African ID.
NSFAS only funds people who are studying or plan to study in 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.