nsfas qualifying criteria
nsfas qualifying criteria
NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges.
Who qualifies for NSFAS funding?
- All South African citizens
- All SASSA grant recipients qualifies for funding
- Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
- Person with disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
- Students who started studying before 2018 whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.
Applicants should NOT apply if they don’t meet the following criteria:
- Students that have completed a previous qualification.
- Students with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per annum.
- Students who have already applied, qualified and received funding. They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.
- Foreign students (any student who is not a South African citizen).
NSFAS qualifying criteria
The following is required to complete your application:
- Your email address and cellphone number
- A copy of your ID or birth certificate
- Copies of parents, guardians, or spouse’s ID
- Your proof of income, if applicable
- Your parents, guardians or spouse’s proof of income
- If you receive a SASSA grant, then you don’t need to send proof of income
- If you have a disability, then you need to complete a disability form
- If the applicant is recognised as a vulnerable child, the Vulnerable Child Declaration Form needs to be completed
How to register
- Go to https://www.nsfas.org.za and look for the tab MYNSFAS and click.
- Create a an account called mynfas
- Click on apply tab
- Upload all the needed documents
Because instructions are important in every application, read the nsfas application instructions after you’ve learnt how to apply. The NSFAS online application has a set of requirements.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) requirements, which are crucial during the application process and must be completed in order for the NSFAS board to approve an applicant’s application, may be found here.
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