Who Qualifies To Get A Bursary Or Student Loan From NSFAS?

Who Qualifies To Get A Bursary Or Student Loan From NSFAS?

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

Applications are now open and will close on 15 December 2024.

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

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

• Be a South African citizen or copyright who originates from a home having a combined gross house earnings that doesn't exceed R350 000 for each annum.

• People with disabilities qualify if their combined house profits does not exceed R600 000 per annum.

• SASSA recipients instantly qualify for funding and want not submit any website 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 households with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for every annum.

Applicants are reminded to offer the right Identity Doc numbers, names, and surname, as reflected within their South African ID.

NSFAS only funds individuals who are researching or plan to study in 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.