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The 2021 NSFAS applications are officially open! If you are looking to study at a South African University or TVET College in 2021 and require financial assistance, then this could definitely be an option for you.
NSFAS funding comes in the form of a bursary and is only payable once you have a secured job after you finish your studies. It will cover the entire duration of your studies as long as pass the modules and complete the academic requirements.
Application Dates
- Opening date: 1st August 2020
- Closing date: 30th November 2020
Requirements to apply
- A South African citizen with a valid South Africa ID (unfortunately no foreign students may apply)
- Your combined household income must not exceed R350 000 per annum
- If you are disabled, then your household income must not exceed R600 000 per annum
- You need to have passed grade 12 at a secondary institution for both university and Tvet funding
What will the funding cover
- Registeration fees
- Tuition fees
- Allowance for food
- Allowance for personal care
- Learning materials
- Accommodation (if necessary)
- Travel (if necessary)
What you will need to submit your application
- Copy of your ID or birth certificate
- ID copies of parents, guardian or spouse
- Your proof of income or 1 year’s IRP5 or your parents, guardian or spouse’s proof of income. (NOTE: If you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required)
- If you are disabled you must submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form
- If you are recognised as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration Form
Other required documents if applicable:
- Retrenchment letter
- Death certificate/s
- Divorce decree
* Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, none of the documents are to required to be certified.
How do I apply
- Follow this link here
- Click on register
- Tick the acceptance option to verify and validate the information you provide
- Type in your ID number as per your ID document
- Type in your name and surname as per your ID Document
- Type in your email address and cellphone number (Please note that your email will become your username)
- Create a password and confirm your password
- Upload a copy of your ID
- Click on the register button
- A One Time Pin (OTP) will be sent to the email address and cellphone number you provided
- Type in the OTP in the tab provided and click submit
- You will then receive another SMS and email confirming that your myNSFAS account has been created
- You must now proceed with fill out your application and providing the necessary supporting documentation
If you still have further questions, please visit the NSFAS FAQ for more information here.
