The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened the 2025 application process.
Applications are now open and may close on fifteen December 2024.
*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding
To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant should meet the subsequent criteria:
• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who originates from a house with a combined gross residence income that doesn't exceed R350 000 per annum.
• Individuals with disabilities qualify if their combined home money won't exceed R600 000 per annum.
• SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and here wish not post any proof of 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 citizens from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 per annum.
Applicants are reminded to offer the proper Identity Doc numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored in their South African ID.
NSFAS only funds individuals who are researching 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 website not to wait until the last day.
Learners do not read more have to wait for matric results to apply for NSFAS. They should apply now and avoid delays in the processing of their application.