When Do NSFAS Applications Open For 2024-2025

When Do NSFAS Applications Open For 2024-2025: How much does NSFAS pay for accommodation?

For South African students seeking financial support to pursue higher education, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a crucial avenue to ease the financial burden. It is essential to stay informed about the NSFAS online application closing date for 2024 to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to secure the funding you need.

Documents Required for the NSFDocuments Required for the NSFAS Application 2024-2025

The following documents are required when applying for NSFAS funding for the 20224-2025 academic session:

A certified copy of your South African ID or birth certificate.
Certified ID copies of parents, guardians, or spouse.
Proof of income for parents, guardians, or spouses (e.g., payslips, pension slips, or an affidavit if unemployed).
Most recent academic transcripts or exam results.
A signed consent form, downloadable from the NSFAS website.

What does the bursary cover? How much does NSFAS pay for accommodation?

Amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.

UNIVERSITY

Accommodation As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

TVET

Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
Accommodation in a peri-urban area R18,900 per annum
Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
Transport R7000 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

How to Apply for NSFAS Online

To Apply Online for NSFAS 2024, please follow the step-by-step below:

Open Chrome browser on your computer or smartphone
Enter NSFAS website: www.nsfas.org.za apply for 2024
Click on the “myNSFAS” tab at the top right menu of the page
Login with your ID number and password to start your application
If you don’t have an ID number, create a “myNSFAS account”
You will be generated a Student ID Number that will help you to apply
Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen
Upload the required supporting documents where applicable
Then, click on the “Submit” button to submit your application for evaluation

Applying for NSFAS funding is a significant step in securing financial support for your higher education in South Africa. To avoid missing the application window for the 2024-2025 academic year, stay informed and monitor official NSFAS channels for announcements. By being proactive and well-prepared, you can enhance your chances of receiving the financial assistance you need to pursue your academic dreams. Keep an eye out for the official NSFAS online application opening date and mark it on your calendar as soon as it’s announced. Your education is worth the investment, so be prepared to apply for NSFAS when the time comes. APPLY NOW

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Contact NSFAS

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