Nsfas Loan or Bursary

Nsfas loan or bursary

NSFAS is a bursary scheme funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training for those who do not have the financial means to fund their studies and cannot access bank funding, study loans or bursaries.

Apply online(link is external). Applications open for a limited time at the end of each year. Should you require assistance, call the toll-free number 08000 67327 or visit your nearest NYDA office(link is external).

Note:

NSFAS financial support previously was in the form of loans and still need to be paid back when you find employment after completion of your studies. If you passed all your subjects, 40% of the NSFAS funding for that particular year/semester was converted into a bursary. This means you will only pay back 60% of the loan when you start working.

When is NSFAS Opening for Applications?

When to Apply: NSFAS Application for 2022 will be opening on 1st September and close on 30th November 2021.

No Late Application.

Requirement to apply

Provide your own cellphone number and email address
You must have a copy of your ID or birth certificate
National ID copies of parents, guardian or spouse
The evidence of your income or 1 year’s IRP5 if necessary
The proof of income of your parents, guardian or spouse.
If you are a SASSA grant recipient, you don’t need to provide any evidence of income.
All Applicants with a disability should provide and submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form
An applicant who is known as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development should also provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form.

POSTAL	Private Bag X1, Plumstead, 7801
PHYSICAL	2nd Floor, House Vincent, 10 Brodie Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7700
TEL	021 763 3200 / 08000 67327
WEB	www.nsfas.org.za