Who Qualifies for NSFAS Funding

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is committed to providing bursaries and loans to eligible and deserving students who require financial assistance. The myNSFAS 2025 online applications are officially open.

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About NSFAS Online Application

Here’s what you need to know or do before you start the NSFAS online application.

First things first; Create your myNSFAS profile
Prepare your supporting documents
Ensure all gadgets are functional and ready to complete the online application process.
Don’t share your login or personal details with anyone.
You can only apply via the NSFAS Application Portal.
Applying for NSFAS funding is free, never agree to pay anyone to help you with the application.
All applications are handled equally and there is no fee required to Fast track NSFAS application status.
NSFAS funding is for all South Africans who meet the funding criteria.

NSFAS will also host live application activations at identified schools in all 9 Provinces. NSFAS officials will be deployed to help learners and out-of-school youth apply for NSFAS funding.

Check out our different financial support. You may qualify for an NSFAS bursary or loan if you meet the below criteria.

Eligibility for NSFAS Funding?

You qualify for NSFAS funding if you meet the following eligible criteria:

South African citizens or permanent residents from homes with a combined gross household income should not exceed R350 000 per annum.
Persons with disabilities qualify if their combined gross household income does not exceed R600 000 per annum.
SASSA recipients automatically qualify for finding and need not submit any proof of income.
The NSFAS Loan Scheme for The Missing Middle
The NSFAS loan scheme for the missing middle is open to all South African citizens and permanent residents from households with combined incomes. between R350 001 and R600 000 per annum.

Visit www.nsfas.org.za for the qualifications covered in the NSFAS Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle.

It is crucial to provide the correct ID number, name(s), and surname as reflected in your South African identity document.

NSFAS only funds individuals who are studying or intend to study at a public university or technical vocational education and training college in South Africa

NSFAS Application Activation Schools

Below is the list of provinces and venues for the activations; media members are also invited to these provincial activations.

Province	Area	Name of the school
Northwest	Ottosdal	Realeka Secondary School
KwaZulu Natal	Pietermartzberg	Edendale Technical Hight School
Northern Cape	Vergenoeg	Emang Mmogo Comprehensive School
Gauteng	Soweto	Thubelihle High School
Mpumalanga	Komatipoort	Ikhala TVET College
Eastern Cape	Queenstown	Sophungane Secondary School
Western Cape	Khayelitsha	Ikhala TVET College
Free State	Bethlehem	Usasazo High School
Limpopo	Marblehall	Esther Maleka Comprehensive School