How do I apply for NSFAS

How do I apply for NSFAS 2022

How do I apply for NSFAS 2022 | Prospective Students who have been waiting to apply to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will now have access to apply online via the NSFAS official website. Application for the 2022-2024 academic year is currently open and qualified applicants are invited to apply within the application cycle since there wouldn’t be any late applications. Students who are eligible for funding from NSFAS (financial eligibility) and who obtain a firm place to study in an approved program at a public institution are encouraged to apply to institutions through their application processes for a study place. Funding is only offered to students who are eligible for funding from NSFAS (financial eligibility) and who obtain a firm place to study in an approved program at a public institution.

Application open and Closing Date

The National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) online application 2022-2024 academic year opens 1st of September and closes 30th of November 2022. All those who want to apply for NSFAS online in 2022 should visit www.nsfas.org.za.to apply for the National Financial Aid Scheme funding. No late Applications will be accepted for NSFAS for the 2022 academic year.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a public entity reporting to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). It provides financial assistance in the form of study bursaries to qualifying students who plan to study at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and public universities.

How do I apply for NSFAS 2022

To qualify for NSFAS funding you must be:
A South African Citizen;
SASSA grant recipients (the SASSA COVID-19 grant does not count); Persons whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per
year; Persons living With disabilities With a combined household income not more than R600 000 per annum_
A permanent resident—An individual who is in possession of a valid Permanent Residency Permit issued by the Department Of Home Affairs in South Africa. Supporting document required:
All applicants must provide a copy of their ID document. Smart ID cards: a copy with both sides of the smart 10 must be provided.
A temporary ID issued by the Department 01 Home Affairs
Non-SASSA applicants must provide ID copies of parents, legal guardian/guardian, or spouses:
Proof of income: applicant and/or parents/legal guardian/spouse (where applicable (non-SASSA) should provide the latest payslip not Older than 3 months, UIF
letter. appointment letter, retrenchment letter (applicant and/or parent(s), legal guardian spouse).

How do I apply for NSFAS 2022-2024 Academic Year?

You will need to first visit nsfas.org.za and register for a myNSFAS account and submit your application online.

Once your myNSFAS account is set up and functional, follow these simple steps and submit your application:

Step 1: Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen by providing the required information.
Step 2:Upload required supporting documents where applicable
Step 3:Click on ‘Submit’ required information.
Step 4: And just like that, your NSFAS funding application has been submitted.

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Documents needed to verify your NSFAS funding application

Take note of the below important documents needed to complete the application:

1. All applicants must provide a copy of their ID. A temporary ID issued by the Department of Home Affairs will be accepted.

2. Non-SASSA applicants must provide ID copies of parent/s, legal guardian/guardian, or spouse.

3. Smart ID cards: a copy with both sides of the smart ID must be provided.

4. Proof of income: applicant and/or parents/legal guardian/spouse (where applicable (non-SASSA) should provide the latest payslip, not older than 3 months, UIF letter, appointment letter, retrenchment letter (applicant and/or parent(s), legal guardian/spouse).

5. Person with disabilities: to complete Disability Annexure A form.

Once your funding application becomes successful, NSFAS will cover your costs for:

Accommodation
Transport
Living allowance
Book allowance
Incidental/personal care allowance

If you are studying at the University of South Africa (UNISA) you will receive funding for:
Tuition

Books (subject to the number of modules registered)

Personal care allowance

If you are unable to complete the application by yourself, you can visit a National Youth Development Agency Centre, a Thusong Centre or one of our application partner centers near you, where an NSFAS representative will help you apply.