Who Qualifies For A Bursary Or Student Loan From NSFAS?

Who Qualifies For 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 actually open and can close on 15 December 2024.

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who originates from a home that has a combined gross household income that doesn't exceed R350 000 for every annum.

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

• SASSA recipients instantly qualify for funding and want not post any evidence 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 people from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 per annum.

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

NSFAS only funds people who are studying or intend to research 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 nsfas status 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.