How to apply for NSFAS 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
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
- 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
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.
