The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened the 2025 application process.

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

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant should fulfill the following criteria:

• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who arises from a home using a combined gross household income that does not exceed R350 000 for each annum.

• Individuals with disabilities qualify if their combined residence money will not exceed R600 000 per annum.

• SASSA recipients immediately qualify for funding and more info need not submit any evidence 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 correct Identity Doc numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored inside their South African ID.

NSFAS only funds people who are learning or intend to study at 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 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.