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

Applications at the moment are open and will shut on 15 December 2024.

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant will have to satisfy 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.

• People with disabilities qualify if their combined home money isn't going to exceed R600 000 per annum.

• SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and wish not post any proof of income.

*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle

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

Applicants are reminded to supply the right Id Document numbers, names, and surname, as reflected in their South African ID.

NSFAS only funds people who are researching or intend to study in 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 do not have to wait for matric website results to apply for NSFAS. They should apply now and avoid get more info delays in the processing of their application.