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

Applications at the moment are open and will close on fifteen December 2024.

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant will have to meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African citizen or copyright who emanates from a house with a combined gross house income that doesn't exceed R350 000 for every annum.

• People with disabilities qualify if their combined household cash flow does not exceed R600 000 per annum.

• SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and need not submit any get more info proof of income.

*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle

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

Applicants are reminded to supply the right Identity Document numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored of their South African ID.

NSFAS only 2025 nsfas application funds people who are studying or intend to study in a general 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 get more info 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.