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

Applications are now open and can shut on 15 December 2024.

*** Who qualifies for NSFAS funding

To qualify for NSFAS funding, an applicant will have to satisfy the subsequent criteria:

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

• People with disabilities qualify if their combined household cash flow doesn't exceed R600 000 per annum.

• SASSA recipients immediately qualify for funding and want not post any proof 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 residents from households with combined R350 000 and R600 000 for every annum.

Applicants are reminded to deliver the proper Identity Document numbers, names, and surname, as reflected in their South African ID.

NSFAS only funds individuals who are studying or intend to research in a general public university 2025 nsfas application or TVET college in South Africa.

All students who wish to study in 2025 nsfas application any of the public universities and TVET colleges should click here 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.