{"id":5292,"date":"2020-08-18T07:18:40","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T07:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=5292"},"modified":"2020-08-18T07:18:40","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T07:18:40","slug":"nsfas-applications-how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/nsfas-applications-how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Nsfas Applications How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 2026 NSFAS applications&nbsp; are officially open! If you are looking to study at a South African University or TVET College in 2026 and require financial assistance, then this could definitely be an option for you.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"forms-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-1774765052\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>NSFAS funding comes in the form of a bursary and is only payable once you have a secured job after you finish your studies. It will cover the entire duration of your studies as long as pass the modules and complete the academic requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Opening date: 1st August 2026<\/li><li>Closing date: 30th November 2026<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A South African citizen with a valid South Africa ID (unfortunately no foreign students may apply)<\/li><li>Your combined household income must not exceed R350 000 per annum<\/li><li>If you are disabled, then your household income must not exceed R600 000 per annum<\/li><li>You need to have passed grade 12 at a secondary institution for both university and Tvet funding<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will the funding cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Registeration fees<\/li><li>Tuition fees<\/li><li>Allowance for food<\/li><li>Allowance for personal care<\/li><li>Learning materials<\/li><li>Accommodation (if necessary)<\/li><li>Travel (if necessary)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will need to submit your application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Copy of your ID or birth certificate<\/li><li>ID copies of parents, guardian or spouse<\/li><li>Your proof of income or 1 year\u2019s IRP5 or your parents, guardian or spouse\u2019s proof of income. (NOTE: If you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required)<\/li><li>If you are disabled you must submit a completed and signed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/j4x9g2p5.rocketcdn.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NSFAS-Disability-Annexure-A_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability Annexure A Form<\/a><\/li><li>If you are recognised as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed and signed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/j4x9g2p5.rocketcdn.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vulnerable-Child-Declaration-Consent-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vulnerable Child Declaration Form<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other required documents if applicable:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Retrenchment letter<\/li><li>Death certificate\/s<\/li><li>Divorce decree<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, none of the documents are to required to be certified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Follow this link&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.nsfas.org.za\/Application\/selfservice.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li><li>Click on register<\/li><li>Tick the acceptance option to verify and validate the information you provide<\/li><li>Type in your ID number as per your ID document<\/li><li>Type in your name and surname as per your ID Document<\/li><li>Type in your email address and cellphone number (Please note that your email will become your username)<\/li><li>Create a password and confirm your password<\/li><li>Upload a copy of your ID<\/li><li>Click on the register button<\/li><li>A One Time Pin (OTP) will be sent to the email address and cellphone number you provided<\/li><li>Type in the OTP in the tab provided and click submit<\/li><li>You will then receive another SMS and email confirming that your myNSFAS account has been created<\/li><li>You must now proceed with fill out your application and providing the necessary supporting documentation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still have further questions, please visit the NSFAS FAQ for more information&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/faqs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"forms-content\" id=\"forms-514632314\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"forms-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-755181800\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"forms-cpc\" id=\"forms-123730036\"><hr>\n<h1>Did You Know : Top 15 Free Online Learning Platforms<\/h1>\n\n<ol>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : Coursera:<\/strong>\n    <p>Coursera partners with universities and organizations worldwide to offer a wide range of courses. 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