Nsfas is expected to open up for applications in November 2023. This is because the last time nsfas took so long to open applications for the new academic year, they did so on 1st November.
Choose One of the Options Below to Start the Nsfas Application Process
click to apply online for nsfas 2024 via mynsfas.org.za
click to create my.nsfas.org.za account for nsfas application 2024
Click to contact nsfas for support
Will Nsfas fund any course I get admission for?
Gross Household Income Needed to Apply for NSFAS 2024
ID Cards Needed to Apply for NSFAS 2024
Proof of Income Needed to Apply for NSFAS 2024
Fees that will be covered after Applying for NSFAS 2024
How to Complete Nsfas Application for University of Pretoria (UP)
How to Complete Nsfas Application for North-West University (NWU)
How to Complete Nsfas Application for University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Does the funding cover short courses at universities? No. NSFAS funding covers only approved funded programmes at universities which are all undergraduate whole qualifications i.e. degree and diploma. Quite unfortunately this means all those enrolled in the sandwich programme and other courses will not be funded by the financial aid scheme.
Does the scheme pay registration costs for first-year and returning students? Yes. Registration costs are usually the first payment made towards your tuition costs, and if you have been confirmed for funding by them, universities and TVET colleges will not expect you to pay the registration fees upfront.
I already have a bursary from another organisation that covers part of my studies, can I apply to cover the balance of funds needed? Students on a full scheme bursary may not receive another full cost of study bursary from another source at the same time. If a student receives a partial bursary from another source, a scheme bursary may be awarded, but the allocations must be reduced accordingly so that the student is supported fully for their studies.