Who Qualify TO Receive NSFAS Fund

To qualify for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, you must meet the following criteria:

• All recipients of SASSA grants
• Email and cell phone numbers are essential.
• possess a valid ID and be a citizen of South Africa.
• Be a student enrolled for the first time in TVET or university
• The annual income of a household cannot be more than R350,000.
• must fulfil the prerequisites academically in order to be admitted to a TVET institution or university.
• The yearly household income of those with disabilities shouldn’t be more than R600,000.

It is advisable to contact NSFAS directly to obtain the most recent information on their qualification standards, as this information is subject to change at any time. Download the 2024 application form in PDF format from NSFAs.org.za.

Documents Needed for NSFAS Applications

It is necessary for all applicants to submit:

• A certified duplicate of your identification document.
• Certified copy of a letter from SASSA
• A certified copy of each household member’s ID, including that of their parents or legal guardians.
• a certified copy of your most recent test scores or academic transcript
• If either of your parents is deceased, please provide a certified copy of the death certificate.
• If your parents are divorced, please provide a certified copy of the divorce decree.
• Certified copy of your ID, not older than 3 months A signed and completed consent form.
• If you are dependent on your parents/guardian/spouse, please provide Certified ID copies of parent/s, guardian, spouse not older than 3 months and Proof of income of parent, guardian or spouse (payslip or appointment letter If you are self-sufficient (no parent/guardian support) please provide: Proof of income (payslip or appointment letter).
• If you have a disability, please provide a completed and signed Annexure A (if your information is not pre-populated on the portal). If you are an orphan, please provide the completed and signed Declaration Form, Other documents required, if applicable: Retrenchment letter / UIF documentation; Death certificate/s; Divorce decree.

NSFAS Allowance

The amounts specified for lodging, stipend, transportation, and educational materials must be in compliance with the most recent DHET regulations.

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 is 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

What You Will Need To Receive Your NSFAS Allowances Through NSFAS Wallet

• Your own cell phone and valid SIM card
•  You must sign your NSFAS Bursary Agreement if you are a new student to NSFAS
•  You will not need to withdraw cash to pay your landlord or any registered merchant.

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Contact Details Of Nsfas

NSFAS Contact Center:

• Phone: 08000 67327 (toll-free)
• Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM (South African Standard Time)

Nsfas Email:

• General inquiries: info@nsfas.org.za
• Application inquiries: apply@nsfas.org.za

Nsfas Postal Address:

• Private Bag X1
• Plumstead
• 7801
• South Africa

Physical Address:

• 10 Brodie Road
• House Vincent, 2nd Floor
• Wynberg
• Cape Town
• 7700
• South Africa

visit NSFAS Official website and read more