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

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

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant should meet the following requirements:

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

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

• SASSA recipients instantly qualify for funding and wish not post any evidence 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 homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for each annum.

Applicants are reminded to provide the right Id Document numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored in their South African ID.

NSFAS only funds individuals who are researching or intend to study in a public university or TVET college in South Africa.

All students my nsfas 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.