How to apply for NSFAS 2025 online National Student Financial Aid Scheme(NSFAS) Official Open the Application Window for the Academic year 2025-2026.
Who Qualifies For NSFAS:
- South African citizen
- family with a combined annual household income of not more than R350 000
- for students with a disability, the combined annual household income of not more than R600 000
- New applicants need a copy of their ID or birth certificate to register and create a myNSFAS account
- Applicants with existing accounts must log onto their accounts to complete an application
READ:How to Apply For NSFAS Private Accommodation
Supporting Documents
- Student's ID copy
- parent/guardian's proof of income
- parent/guardian's ID copies
- Disability Annexure A for applicants with disabilities: Download Annexure
Steps to Apply for nsfas Online
- To apply go to my.nsfas.org.za
- Sign in if you have an account or Register a new Account
- After signing in you will be taken to a dashboard Then Press APPLY
- Returning students are not required to apply again but they should maintain a 50% pass on their modules in the current year for nsfas to continue funding them.
NSFAS Bursary Funding Cover:
- Book allowance.
- Monthly Meal allowances.
- Prescribed learning material.
- Registration fees.
- Tuition fees.
- Accommodations.
- Transport allowances for spending
University Students Allowances:
- 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 College NSFAS Allowance 2024-2025
- 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
List of Colleges Funded by NSFAS for 2025
Gauteng TVET Colleges Funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in Gauteng that are funded by NSFAS:
- Central Johannesburg TVET College
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College
- Ekurhuleni West TVET College
- Sedibeng TVET College
- South West Gauteng TVET College
- Tshwane North TVET College
- Tshwane South TVET College
- Western TVET College
KwaZulu-Natal TVET Colleges Funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in KwaZulu-Natal that are funded by NSFAS:
- Coastal TVET College
- Elangeni TVET College
- Esayidi TVET College
- Majuba TVET College
- Mnambithi TVET College
- Mthashana TVET College
- Thekwini TVET College
- Umfolozi TVET College
- Umgungundlovu TVET College
Western Cape TVET Colleges Funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in Western Cape that are funded by NSFAS:
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay College
- Northlink TVET College
- South Cape TVET College
- West Coast TVET College
Eastern Cape TVET Colleges Funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in Eastern Cape that are funded by NSFAS:
- Buffalo City TVET College
- Eastcape Midlands TVET College
- Ikhala TVET College
- Ingwe TVET College
- King Hintsa TVET College
- King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
- Lovedale TVET College
- Port Elizabeth TVET College
Free State TVET Colleges Funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in Free State that are funded by NSFAS:
Limpopo TVET Colleges Funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in Limpopo that are funded by NSFAS:
- Capricorn TVET College
- Lephalale TVET College
- Letaba TVET College
- Mopani South East TVET College
- Sekhukhune TVET College
- Vhembe TVET College
- Waterberg TVET College
Mpumalanga TVET Colleges Funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in Mpumalanga that are funded by NSFAS:
Northern Cape TVET Colleges Funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in Northern Cape that are funded by NSFAS:
North West TVET Colleges Funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in North West that are funded by NSFAS:
NSFAS Common Questions
- Q: Can I apply for NSFAS if I’m funded by 2020 but never registered for the academic year of 2020?
- A: Yes, You will need to re-apply for 2021 to receive 2021 NSFAS Funding.
- Q: My nsfas account is not active what should I do?
- A: You need to go to mynsfas login page and click “Complete Registration” then enter your ID Number, follow the instructions on the screen.