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

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

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

Applications at the moment are open and can close on 15 December 2024.

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

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

• Be a South African citizen or copyright who arises from a house by using a combined gross residence earnings that does not exceed R350 000 for every annum.

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

• SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and wish not post 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 residents from homes with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for every annum.

Applicants are reminded to offer the proper Identity Document numbers, names, and surname, as mirrored within their South African ID.

NSFAS only funds people who are learning or intend to study 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 here 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.