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?
Who qualifies for funding?
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:
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)
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
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
Last modified: Mon Jan 15 11:30:44 SAST 2024