NSFAS Application Online 2024-2025

NSFAS Application Online 2024-2025: What are the dates for NSFAS 2024?

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a pivotal role in making higher education accessible to deserving South African students. With the NSFAS application for the academic year 2024-2025, prospective students have an opportunity to secure the financial support they need to pursue their dreams of a college or university education. The NSFAS Online Application Portal for the 2024-2025 Academic intake will be made available from October 2024 to 31 January 2025, Apply for NSFAS 2024 online at www.nsfas.org.za. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is inviting all students who wish to apply for NSFAS for the 2024-2025 Academic year to get ready and make sure they qualify for NSFAS before submitting an online application through myNSFAS Student Portal.

What is NSFAS? What are the dates for Nsfas 2024?

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded program in South Africa designed to provide financial assistance to students who come from low-income households and cannot afford to pay for their higher education. NSFAS offers loans and bursaries to cover tuition fees, accommodation, and study materials, making education more affordable for those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Key Dates for the 2024-2025 Application

2024 NSFAS TVET Walk-In applications Calendar	Opening date applications	Closing date
Trimester 2 Applications	5th May 2024	22nd May 2024
Semester 2 Applications	17th July 2024	31st July 2024
Trimester 3 Applications	04th September 2024	20th September 2024

Who can appeal?

A student whose application for financial aid is rejected or the financial aid for a continuing student is withdrawn, may lodge an appeal with the NSFAS.

The appeal decisions are subject to budget availability.
Appeals will only be considered for students who have applied to NSFAS for Financial Aid.

Eligibility Criteria for NSFAS

Before you start your NSFAS application, it’s important to understand the eligibility criteria. To be eligible for NSFAS funding, you must:

Be a South African citizen.
Come from a household with a combined annual income below a certain threshold.
Be enrolled or planning to enrol in a public university or TVET college.
Not have received NSFAS funding for a previous qualification.

How to Apply for NSFAS Online

Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying for NSFAS online:

Create an Account
Log In
Complete the Application Form
Upload Documents
Submit Your Application
Application Status

Who cannot appeal?

Students are not permitted to appeal if they:

Are registered for a qualification that NSFAS does not fund;
They have reached N+2 (or N+3 in the case of students with disabilities).
The student is a gap year student whom NSFAS previously denied financial aid to because s/he did not meet the academic eligibility criteria.
If the institution has not submitted its registration record to NSFAS or has submitted an incorrect registration record such enquiries should be directed to the institution.

The NSFAS application for the 2024-2025 academic year is your ticket to affordable higher education in South Africa. By adhering to the key dates, meeting eligibility criteria, and following the application steps, you can increase your chances of securing the financial support you need for your academic journey. Don’t miss out on this opportunity – apply for NSFAS today and take a step closer to your educational dreams. APPLY NOW

For general, student and NSFAS Wallet enquiries

For all other queries regarding students:

Tel No.: 08000 67327

Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Physical Address

The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St,

Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

NSFAS Virtual Contact Centre

We are available to assist through the following channels:

Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme

Twitter: @myNSFAS