Who Qualifies For A Bursary Or Student Loan From NSFAS?

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened the 2025 application system.

Applications are actually open and may shut on 15 December 2024.

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant must fulfill the subsequent criteria:

• Be a South African citizen or copyright who originates from a home that has a combined gross residence income that doesn't exceed R350 000 for each annum.

• Persons with disabilities qualify if their combined household money does not exceed R600 000 per annum.

• SASSA recipients instantly qualify for funding and wish not post any proof of website earnings.

*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle

The NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open up to all South African citizens and permanent residents from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 per annum.

Applicants are reminded to offer the correct Id Document numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored within their South African ID.

NSFAS only funds individuals who are finding out or intend to research at a 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 website 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.