Who Qualifies For A Bursary Or University Student Loan From NSFAS?

Who Qualifies For A Bursary Or University Student Loan From NSFAS?

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

Applications are now open and may close on fifteen December 2024.

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

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

• Be considered a South African citizen or copyright who comes from a home by using a combined gross household income that doesn't exceed R350 000 per annum.

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

• SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and need not submit any proof of earnings.

*** Loan Scheme for the Missing Middle

The NSFAS Loan Scheme for the missing middle is open to all South African citizens and permanent citizens check here from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 per annum.

Applicants are reminded to provide the correct Id Doc numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored within their South African ID.

NSFAS only funds individuals who are studying or plan to research in 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 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.