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NSFAS 2023 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
NSFAS applications for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the 2023 academic year will close on 31 January 2023
GET STARTED BY CREATING A NEW ACCOUNT:
Step by step
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 …
1 Log onto www.nsfas.org.za
2 Click on ‘register’
3 Complete the required fields (ID number, cellphone number and email address)
4 Upload a copy of your ID or birth certificate. If you are uploading a copy of a Smart ID, please ensure that both sides are visible on the copy
GET STARTED BY CREATING A NEW ACCOUNT.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 …
Type in first names (as per ID number)
Type in Surname (as per ID number)
Type in your ID number (will your username)
Type in your own Email address
Type in your own Cellphone number
Accept terms and conditions Tick the box provided, to allow NSFAS to check the information provided (compulsory)
Create a Password, To (protect your account)
ID number, Names and Surname is validated against the Department of Home Affairs database. Only valid South African ID information will be accepted.
HOW TO RE-REGISTER YOUR myNSFAS ACCOUNT
To access your funding progress through your myNSFAS account, you are required to register or re-register a myNSFAS account:
Go to www.nsfas.org.za
Click myNSFAS tab
Click register
Tick the box to allow NSFAS to verify your details
Then capture ID number as it is stated on your ID document
Type in your full names and surname as per your ID number
Type in your current email address
Confirm your email address
Type in your cellphone number
Create a password
Confirm password
Upload ID Copy
Click register
OTP will be sent to the email and cell number provided (this OTP expires after 24 hours)
Type in the OTP and Click submit
You have now completed your re-registration
TO COMPLETE REGISTERATION YOU WILL NEED A COPY OF YOUR ID. FOR USERS WITH THE ID CARD MAKE SURE THAT YOU UPLOAD A COPY REFLECTING BOTH SIDES OF YOUR ID CARD.
EASY STEPS TO GET YOUR FUNDING:
Take note of the below important documents needed to complete the application:
1 Once the student has created an account/profile and captured the required information, they click on apply and the screen above appears. Student should fill in the fathers’ details, if the field applies to them and Click Next
2 Student should fill in the mothers’ details only if this field applies to them and click Next, if this field does not apply to the student, they can Click Next
3 Married students with spouses should fill in the required details and Click Next, if this field does not apply to the student, they can Click Next
4 Students with guardians should fill in the required information and Click Next, if this field does not apply to the student, they can Click Next
5 Once the student has completed all required fields and steps, the student will be required to upload the necessary documents, upon completion student can Click Next
6 Student should confirm if the details and documents uploaded are correct and submit
FINAL STEP: Once student clicks on “Submit” the application will be submitted successfully
WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE BURSARY?
You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2023 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:
1 SASSA grant recipients or
2 Your combined household income is not more than R350 000 per year or
3 Person with a disability with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per year or
4 Student who begun their university studies before 2018 and their household income is not more than R122 000 per year
WHAT IS REQUIRED DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
NSFAS may need more information from you to process your application, check what supporting documents are required and ensure that you have all the relevant information:
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TO COMPLETE YOUR NSFAS APPLICATION:
Your own cellphone number and email address
Copy of your ID or birth certificate
ID copies of parents, guardian or spouse (If applicable)
Your proof of income or 1 year’s IRP5 (if applicable)
Your parents, guardian or spouse’s proof of income
If you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required
Applicants with a disability must submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form, click here to download
An applicant who is recognised as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form, click here to download.
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