Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, who was addressing the media on Tuesday October 26, also announced that students will now be able to know the outcome within hours.  

“I’m aware that there’s been some concern about the perceived late opening of applications this year,” he acknowledged.

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However, he has assured the country that this will not disadvantage those who are seeking funding for their post-school studies.

Who qualifies for NSFAS funding?

• South African citizens or permanent residents who plan on registering or already studying at a public university or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college.
• SASSA grant recipients (the SASSA COVID-19 grant does not count).
• People whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per year.
• People living with disabilities with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per year.

Documents to be submitted:

• Copy of ID or temporary ID issued by Home Affairs will be accepted.
• Non-SASSA applicants must provide ID copies of parent/s, legal guardian/guardian or spouse.
• Copy with both sides of the Smart ID.  
• Applicant and/or parents/legal guardian/spouse (where applicable non-SASSA) should provide latest payslip not older than three months, Unemployment Insurance Fund letter, appointment letter, retrenchment letter.

How and where to apply:

• Visit www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
• Create a myNSFAS account.
• Click on the ‘apply’ tab and complete the sections.
• Upload required supporting documents.
• Click on ‘submit’.

Those who do not have a digital device or access to the internet are urged to visit their nearest National Youth Development Agency or Thusong Centre to apply.