South Africa’s National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government understudy monetary guide program that helps college students pay for the costs of their postsecondary education after high school.
The Department of Higher Education and Training is responsible for its funding. More than only financial aid, the program also handles bursaries, including the Funza Lushaka Teacher and DHET Disability Bursaries, as well as bursaries from several Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
If you are a South African citizen who plans to attend a public university or TVET college in 2022, or if you are currently enrolled and match the following criteria, you are eligible for an NSFAS bursary.
If you are an SASSA grant recipient, or your household income is not more than R350 000 per year, or your income is not more than R600 000 per year, or your household income is not more than R122 000 per year, you may be eligible.
NSFAS 2022: www.nsfas.org.za is the website to apply online.
NSFAS Application 2022 Requirements – Supporting Documents
NSFAS may want more information from you in order to process your application, so be sure to double-check the list of required documents and make sure you have everything you need.
To complete your NSFAS application, you’ll need the following items:
- Owning a personal cell phone and an email address is essential.
- If you are a minor, you will need to provide a photo ID or birth certificate.
- Income verification or a copy of your last year’s IRP5 (if applicable)
- A letter from your parents, guardians, or spouse stating that they have a steady source of income.
- SASSA grant recipients are exempt from providing proof of income.
- Applicants with disabilities must submit a Disability Annexure A Form, which must be completed and signed by the applicant.
- A Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form must be completed and signed by any applicant who has been identified by the Department of Social Development as a Vulnerable Child.
What to do and where to go;
You can apply online from a phone, tablet, or computer at any time of the day or night. To apply, follow these simple steps:
In the’myNSFAS’ section of the nsfas.org.za website, click on ‘Step 1’.
Create a myNSFAS account as the second step in the process.
Step 3: Select ‘APPLY’ from the drop-down menu and respond to the questions that appear.
Step 4: Click on the’submit’ button to finish the process.
NSFAS 2022: www.nsfas.org.za is the website to apply online.
