NSFAS BURSARY
The NSFAS bursary is open to all South African citizens and permanent residents with a combined household income of not more than R350 000 per annum.
Who can not apply?
1.Students who have received 100% study funding from non-NSFAS sources.
2.A student who already has obtained an undergraduate qualification and wants to study for a second undergraduate qualification.
3.A student who has achieved a certificate qualification and wants to study for a second certificate qualification.
4.Students studying at a private institution.
5.Students enrolled for qualifications that are not approved by DHET and/or SAQA accredited.
What does the funding covers ?
The Bursary
The funding covers the cost of the following:
- Registration
- Tuition Fees and learning materials
- Living allowance
- Personal care allowance
- Transport or Accommodation
Living/Personal and Transport allowances are not part of the loan scheme funding.
How to Apply
1.Visit their official website: https://www.nsfas.org.za/
2.Create a myNSFAS profile
3.Complete all required information
4.Submit your application
Required Supporting documents during the application process
If you have applied for #NSFAS2025 funding and received a request to submit supporting documents, log into your myNSFAS account to upload the required documents:
- Students with disabilities must provide: A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form
- Students must download the NSFAS 2024 Consent form
- Students must download the NSFAS Declaration form
This form is only for applicants who are 34 years old or younger and whose parent-child relationship with the provided parents/guardian cannot be verified by NSFAS:
Other documents that may be required, if applicable:
- Retrenchment letter
- Death certificate/s
- Divorce Decree
- Proof of legal guardianship
- Marriage certificate
- other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter
N.B: NSFAS officials will never ask or call you to shareyour password!
We strongly advise all applicants and beneficiaries to always safeguard their personal information.
Appeals
Rejected applicants who are eligible to appeal may appeal their application outcome within 30 days of receiving their application results.
