STATEMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SECOND APPLICATION PERIOD FOR FINANCIAL AID IN 2025/2026

STATEMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SECOND APPLICATION PERIOD FOR FINANCIAL AID IN 2025/2026 Good morning ladies and gentlemen of the media, and thank you very much for coming to this briefing. Today marks 15 days since the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) closed the centralised application period for all application for the 2025/2026 … Read more

R1.3 Billion Upfront Payments to Universities For Registration

R1.3 Billion Upfront Payments to Universities For Registration The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has paid R1, 3 billion to 26 public universities, a figure set aside to advance payment of registration fees for students from disadvantaged backgrounds so that they can be admitted for their studies. This payment equates to at least 15% … Read more

NSFAS Funders

NSFAS Funders NSFAS provides financial aid to South African students using funds provided mainly by government departments and public entities. Since 1991 NSFAS has disbursed R50 billion in loans and bursaries. Over 1.5 million students at public colleges and universities have been assisted. Our funders include: Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) Department of … Read more

NSFAS Supporting Documents

NSFAS Supporting Documents hen applying for a NSFAS loan, please attach certified copies of the following documents. PLEASE NOTE: In order for your application to be processed, please ensure that you complete all sections of the application form and attach all supporting documents. You must write your identity number on every page of all of … Read more

NSFAS Notice To all current university/ TVET college students already funded by NSFAS

NSFAS Notice To all current university/ TVET college students already funded by NSFAS NSFAS is in a process to receive all your information and details from the university/college where you are currently enrolled. You will be automatically migrated to the student-centred model, and will be notified by SMS/post once NSFAS has received and registered your … Read more

NSFAS Notice To all 2025/2026 first year students

NSFAS Notice To all 2025/2026 first year students All students who will register at public universities/ TVET Colleges for the first time in 2025/2026 and need financial support can apply directly to NSFAS for financial assistance as from 9 January 2025/2026. Applications will remain open between 9 January 2025/2026 to 20 January 2025/2026 for those … Read more

NSFAS Applications Results For 2025/2026

NSFAS Applications Results For 2025/2026 Application results for applicants who applied during the 1 August 2016 to 30 November 2016 period will receive communication via SMS as from 5 January 2025/2026, thus it is important that we have your correct cellphone number. Update your contact details by calling the NSFAS Contact Centre on 086 006 … Read more

NSFAS Applications Reopen 9 January 2025/2026

NSFAS Applications Reopen 9 January 2025/2026 NSFAS will reopen 2025/2026 applications as from 9 January 2025/2026. Learners and students are encouraged to make use of this application period if you have not applied during the 1 August 2016 to 30 November 2016 application period. This reopened application period will close on 20 January 2025/2026 for … Read more

Tshwane University of Technology NSFAS Application Online 2025/2026

Tshwane University of Technology NSFAS Application Online 2025/2026 NSFAS APPLICATION OPPORTUNITY FOR ADMITTED FIRST-TIME ENTERING STUDENTS First-time entering students who missed the 30 November 2016 application deadline will have another opportunity to apply for funding. The following category of students must apply directly (online) to NSFAS if they need funding for the 2025/2026 academic year. … Read more