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NSFAS Online Application 2024-2025

NSFAS Online Application 2024-2025: How to Apply for NSFAS 2024 Application Online…When is NSFAS Application 2024 opening date?

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS Online Application 2023-2024 academic year is closed. All those who were not able to apply for NSFAS 2023 can wait until the 2024-2025 online application period which may be open on 21 November 2023 and close on 31 January 2024. If you would like to apply for NSFAS 2024, please you should take note of the application closing date or deadline.

For more information visit www.nsfas.org.za.

NSFAS is a government-run body under the Department of Higher Education and Training. NSFAS offers financial assistance to eligible students at TVET colleges and public universities. NSFAS Online Application 2024-2025

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How to Apply for NSFAS 2024 Online Application

NSFAS Online Application for 2024 can be done using your computer, tablet, or any other smart cellphone. Before applying online, make sure you have all your supporting documents and that you qualify to apply. If you meet the NSFAS Application requirement for 2024, then continue the online application process. Follow the step-by-step below:

Visit NSFAS Application 2024 website: www.nsfas.org.za/apply-2024
Then, you click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab
Create a myNSFAS account. If you don’t know how to create, click HERE
Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab
Update your personal information
Answer the questions you see on the screen
Upload all the required supporting documents
Finally, you click on ‘submit’

Check NSFAS Application Form 2024 PDF Download

NSFAS Online Application Requirements 2024-2025

If you are a South African citizen planning to graduate in 2024 or currently studying at a public university or TVET college and meet the following criteria, you are eligible for an NSFAS Bursary Application 2024:

SASSA grant holders,
If your combined household income is less than R350 000 per year
If you are a disabled person with a combined household income of less than R600 000 per year
If you started university before 2018 and your household income is less than R122 000 per year.

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In order to complete your NSFAS Online application form 2024, you will need the following:

You should have your own phone number and email address.
You must have a copy of your ID or your birth certificate
You should also have copies of your parents’, guardians’, or spouse’s IDs
1 year’s IRP5 or evidence of profits if it is necessary
Evidence of income from your parents, guardians, or spouse
If you are a SASSA grant holder, you would not be asked to provide evidence of income.
Applicants with disabilities must complete and sign the Disability Annexure A Form
A Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form must be completed and signed by an adult who has been identified as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development. NSFAS Online Application 2024-2025

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Register for NSFAS Application 2024-2025

Applicants should Register online on the myNSFAS portal for 2024 as a user or Re-register a myNSFAS account. To do so, follow the steps outlined below:

Applicants should visit the NSFAS website: www.nsfas.org.za
On the NSFAS webpage, click on the “myNSFAS” tab at the top right corner of the page
myNSFAS page will be open with a welcome message ” Welcome to the myNSFAS student portal”
If you wish to Re-register your myNSFAS account, enter your username (i.e. your email address) and password
And if you want to Register, please click on “Register”. Please ensure that you have a valid copy of your South African ID or unbridged birth certificate copy before you register your profile.
Tick the box to allow NSFAS to verify and validate the information you have provided with third parties
Then, enter your ID number on the field as it is stated on your ID document
Type your full name and surname as per your ID number in the space provided
Enter your current email address
Verify your email address
Ensure that you enter your cellphone number
Create your preferred password
Then you Confirm the password
Upload a copy of your ID document
After that, kindly click on register to receive a one-time pin
A One Time Pin (OTP) will be sent to the email address and the cellphone number you provided (this OTP will expire after 24 hours)
Type in the OTP and click submit
Finally, you have now completed your NSFAS Registration for 2023

NSFAS Application 2024-2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to apply for NSFAS funding again if I am currently funded by NSFAS?

Ans: No. Once you are approved for NSFAS funding 2024, the funding covers you until you complete your qualification; provided you continue to meet the academic progression criteria. You just need to focus on studying and passing your modules to secure your continued funding.

I plan to register for two qualifications at the same time. Can I receive funding for both qualifications?

Ans: A student can only be funded for one qualification at one institution at any one time.

I was approved for NSFAS funding before, but never registered for that academic year; do I need to re-apply?

Ans: Yes, to receive NSFAS funding for 2024, you will be required to apply again. Application may be open from 28 September 2023 to 31 January 2024, keep checking the NSFAS website and social media for 2024 application dates.

I am an orphan (vulnerable child), how and where do I get hold of a social worker in order to complete the NSFAS application 2024?

Ans: You may speak to a Life Orientation educator or principal to direct you to your nearest Department of Social Development (DSD) within the area.