The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened the 2025 application process.
Applications are actually open and can close on 15 December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant should fulfill the subsequent criteria:
• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who comes from a home by using a combined gross household income that does not exceed R350 000 for each annum.
• Individuals with disabilities qualify if their combined home profits doesn't exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients immediately qualify for funding and need not post any proof of income.
*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle
The NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open up to all South African citizens and permanent citizens from households with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for every annum.
Applicants are reminded to supply the correct Identity Document numbers, names, and surname, as reflected of check here their South African click here ID.
NSFAS only funds people who are researching or plan 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 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.