NSFAS funding

                    Applications for NSFAS 2024 Funding are open.

                              Closing date: 31 January 2024

Note: You must create a myNSFAS profile to apply. You must have your cellphone and email address available when you apply. An OTP pin will be sent to you to activate your Profile, and this will allow NSFAS to communicate with you.

How to apply?

• Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or download NSFAS App on Google Play or App Store. Your ID number will be your username.
• Click on the ‘Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, indicated.
• Submit your application.

Who qualifies for funding?

• South African citizens or permanent residents
• SASSA grant recipients
• Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year.        
• Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.

Who should not apply?

Students who have already applied and received funding in previous academic cycle, have not yet graduated on their current qualification and do not intend to change from one sector to another (TVET College to University or vice versa). They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies, provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.

It is very important that during the application, the applicant provides the correct ID number, name(s) and surname as reflected in their ID documents.

NSFAS will validate the ID upfront. This will allow us to evaluate your application with the validated and correct information received from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Department of Basic Education (DBE) and others.

Required Information:

All applicants must provide:

• Valid South African ID number of Applicant
• Valid South African ID number of parent(s), guardian, or spouse
• Income information where applicable.
• Students with disabilities must provide: A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form (available on the website)

• Students recognised as vulnerable child must provide:

An applicant who is recognised as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide completed and Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker (available on the website)

• Students who have indicated no family members details must complete the 2024 Declaration Form (available on the website)

Other documents that may be required for appeals purposes:

• Retrenchment letter,

• Death certificate/s

• Proof of legal guardianship

• Marriage certificate

All required information must be completed on the online form.

Note: If you are a SASSA recipient, then no proof of income is required.

Based on the application type, the system will generate a list of required documents for upload.

Note: No affidavits or copy of driver’s license will be accepted as proof of ID

NSFAS bursaries (Funza Lushaka, Department of Military Veterans, Department of Justice and COID)

• Students funded under these bursaries must renew their funding with their funders during their applicable application dates.
• Students are encouraged to visit their funders' webpages for application dates.

Funza Lushaka: www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za

Department of Military Veterans (DMV): www.dmv.gov.za

Department of Justice (TRC): www.justice.gov.za

Compensation for Occupational Injuries And Diseases (COID): www.labour.gov.za