NSFAS APPLICATION 2024 FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANTSHow to Apply Online for NSFAS for New Applicants, Continuing Students and Disability Persons
Can I apply for NSFAS if I was funded previously?
Yes, you may apply for funding. You will be required to apply during the application period. Please note that you still need to meet the requirements.
Who should not apply online for nsfas funding?
Students who have completed a previous qualification.
Students with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per annum.
Students who have already applied, qualified and received funding. They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.
for first-time applicants
for continuing students
for disability persons
Who should not apply online for nsfas funding?
Students who have completed a previous qualification.
Students with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per annum.
Students who have already applied, qualified and received funding. They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.
Do I need to apply for 2024 funding for each semester and trimester if I am currently approved?
No, if you are currently funded by NSFAS, you are not required to reapply.
for new applicants
for continuing students
for disability persons
What are the NSFAS bursary academic requirements?
You need to have passed Grade 9 to 12 to receive NSFAS funding to study at a TVET college and Grade 12 to receive funding to study at a university or TVET college. If you are approved for NSFAS funding, you will be required to meet the academic admission requirements of the university or TVET college before NSFAS allocates any funding to you.
I already have a bursary from another organisation that covers part of my studies, can I apply for NSFAS to cover the balance of funds needed?
Students on a full NSFAS bursary may not receive another full cost of study bursary from another source at the same time. If a student receives a partial bursary from another source, a NSFAS bursary may be awarded, but the allocations must be reduced accordingly, so that the student is supported fully for their studies. NSFAS may not pay for amounts already covered by another funder. Any excess funding must be refunded to NSFAS by the Institution. A student may not receive funding in excess of the DHET National Rules and guidelines.
for new applicants
for continuing students
for disability persons