Are you in need of financial assistance to study at a tertiary institution? Apply for a National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursary.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a South African government student financial aid scheme which provides financial aid to undergraduate students to help pay for the cost of their tertiary education after finishing high school.

It is funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

The program also manages bursaries such as the Funza Lushaka Teacher Bursary (for students pursuing a teaching qualification), DHET Disability Bursary and other bursaries from the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)

NSFAS is a bursary scheme funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training for those who do not have the financial means to fund their studies and cannot access bank funding, study loans or bursaries.

Note:

NSFAS financial support previously was in the form of loans and still need to be paid back when you find employment after completion of your studies. If you passed all your subjects, 40% of the NSFAS funding for that particular year/semester was converted into a bursary. This means you will only pay back 60% of the loan when you start working.

Eligible Candidates For NSFAS Application 2023/2024

If you are a South African Citizen Planning to Study in 2023 or currently studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following criteria, you are eligible to apply for the NSFAS bursary via online application form 2023

The conditions are as follows;

1. If you are a SASSA Grant Recipient

2. If your combined household income is not more than R350,000 per year

3. A person with disability with a combined household income of note more than R600,000

4. A student who begins their university studies before 2018 and their household income is not more than R122,000 per year.

Documents Needed for NSFAS Application 2023

The National Students Financial Aid Schem (NSFAS) online application 2023/2024 academic year opens 1st of September and closes 30th of November 2022. All those who want to apply for NSFAS online 2023 should visit www.nsfas.org.za. The form can also be downloaded in PDF format.

The documents required to apply for NSFAS 2023 include;

1. You must provide a copy of your ID or Birth Certificate

2. Copies of your guardian, parents or Spouse ID

3. A proof of your income or 1 years IRPS if needed

4. SASSA grant recipient are not supposed to provide proof of income

5. Provide your own valid cellphone number and a working email address

6. Recognized students as a Vulnerable Child by the department of Social Development should provide a completed and signed Vulnerable child Declaration and consent form

How To Create NSFAS Account 2023/2024

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme NSFAS (Online Application) for 2023 will be open from 1st of September to 30th Of November 2022. Therefore all interested to apply should create myNSFAS account to be able to apply in 2022.

NSFAS Creation Guide

If you want to create myNSFAS account, follow the step by step process below;

1. Go to NSFAS website www.nsfas.org.za online

2. At the top right side of the page, click on myNSFAS tab

3. Make sure you have all your supporting documents with you

4. Then click on Register to begin the process

5. Check the acceptance option to allow NSFAS to verify and validate the information you have given

6. Enter your ID number as it appears on your ID document

7. Type your name and surname as they appear on your ID Document

8. Enter your Cell phone number and valid email address

9. Create a password and Verify the password for your account (TIP:- Ensure you use a password you can remember or save your password where you can easily access it)
10. Upload a copy of your ID document

11. Click on “Register”

12. A one time Password (pin) (OTP) will be sent to the cellphone number and the email address you have provided for verification

13. Log in to your email address and visit the cellphone number to check the One time password (OTP)

14. Enter the OTP in the space provided

15. Click on the submit tab

16. After submitting you will receive an SMS and email message conforming the creation of your myNSFAS account. Remember that without myNSFAS account, you will not be able to apply to NSFAS and check status.

Thereafter, you can then proceed to the NSFAS online Application process for the current year 2023

How to Apply for National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Online Application

The National Students  Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) can be applied to using the online application system on a smart phone or computer. Follow the steps below to apply.

1. Visit NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za

2. Click on the “myNSFAS” tab

3. Then, create myNSFAS account . If you don’t know how to do it, Check above for process.

4. Click on “APPLY” tab

5. Answer the questions as seen your screen

6. Then, upload all the required/supporting documents

7. Thereafter, click on the “SUBMIT” button to complete the online application process.

Immediately after clicking the “SUBMIT” button, your application reference number will appear on the screen. The reference number will also be sent to the cellphone number and email address you provided during the application process.

NSFAS Application Form PDF download

Here is how you can apply for NSFAS offline.

CLICK HERE to download the PDF application form

NSFAS Wallet Guide and Download

Your NSFAS Wallet will allow you to withdraw cash and/or spend at any merchant registered by NSFAS. Allowance amounts are determined through consultation with institutions, communicated to NSFAS when you register.

How to Check NSFAS Application Status

Before you can access and manage your NSFAS account, you must go through the NSFAS Login process. This is done through the MyNSFAS Account.

So, let’s run through NSFAS Login and get to know how to log in to NSFAS account so that we can access and manage our account.

The NSFAS Login gives students who are funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme the opportunity to access and manage their MyNSFAS Account.

When students are allowed to log in to their nsfas account, they’re able to have full control over the information in their account.

Once you’re able to successfully do the NSFAS login, you can change your email address, MyNSFAS account password, etc.

So how do you log in to your NSFAS Account?

1. Go to www.nsfas.org.za
2. Click on MyNSFAS tab at the far top right on the screen
3. Enter your Username and Password
4. Click on Enter
5. You’ll be able to log in to your NSFAS account.

You can only log into your MyNSFAS Account if you enter the correct login credentials, username and password.

 

Apply online(link is external). Applications open for a limited time at the end of each year. Should you require assistance, call the toll-free number 08000 67327 or visit your nearest NYDA office(link is external).

For more information contact: National Student Financial Aid Scheme(link is external).

NSFAS Contact Address

NSFAS contact centre is Opened Monday to Friday 8:30 to 17:00

Email; [email protected] (link sends email)

Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme

Twitter:- myNSFAS

Instagram:- myNSFAS

NSFAS connect:- www.nsfas,org.za (link is external) and log into your myNSFAS account.

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