How to Apply for NSFAS: Step-by-Step

How to Apply for NSFAS: Step-by-Step

Follow these simple steps to apply for NSFAS funding:

🟢 STEP 1: Check If You Qualify

You must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Have a valid South African ID
• Be applying to or studying at a public university or TVET college
• Come from a household income of:
  • R350 000 or less per year, or
  • R600 000 or less (for students living with disabilities)

🟢 STEP 2: Prepare Your Documents

Upload clear copies of:

• Your South African ID
• Parents’/guardian’s ID (or death certificate if deceased)
• Proof of household income
  (payslip, affidavit if unemployed, or SASSA letter)
• Latest academic results (Matric or tertiary)
• NSFAS consent form (download from NSFAS site)

🟢 STEP 3: Create a myNSFAS Account

1. Visit www.nsfas.org.za
2. Click myNSFAS
3. Select Register
4. Enter your ID number and personal details
5. Create a username & password
6. Verify your account via SMS or email

🟢 STEP 4: Complete the Application

1. Log in to myNSFAS
2. Click Apply
3. Fill in all personal, academic & household details
4. Upload required documents
5. Accept terms and conditions

🟢 STEP 5: Submit Application

• Review all information
• Click Submit
• Save your reference number

🟢 STEP 6: Track Your Application

• Log in regularly to myNSFAS
• Check your application status
• Upload additional documents if requested

🟢 STEP 7: Wait for Results

Your status may show:

• Application Submitted
• Provisionally Funded
• Approved
• Unsuccessful

If approved, NSFAS pays your institution directly.

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⚠️ Important Tips

✔ Apply early
✔ Upload clear documents
✔ Use your own phone number & email
✔ You can appeal online if rejected