The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened applications for the year 2026
Due Date: 15 November 2025
Placement: South Africa
NSFAS Bursary
The NSFAS bursary is open to all South African citizens and permanent residents with a combined household income of not more than R350 000 per annum. For persons living with disabilities, the combined household income is capped at R600 000 per annum
Students with disabilities must provide:
A completed and signed Disability Annexure Form, please ensure that the medical report is merged with this disability annexure when you create a file to submit with your application.
Students must download the NSFAS 2026 Consent form:
NSFAS reserves the right to validate all information and details provided by the applicant and parent/guardian/spouse against independent third party data source.
Students must download the NSFAS Orphan or Vulnerable Child Declaration form:
This form is only to be completed by applicants who are under the age of 18 and who are orphans OR, who are vulnerable children in that they have been exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation, risk of violence and substance abuse.
Students must download the NSFAS Declaration form:
This form only applies to applicants who are 34 years old or younger. This form is used to verify parental/guardian details.
Other documents that may be required, if applicable:
- Retrenchment letter
- Death certificate/s
- Divorce Decree
- Proof of legal guardianship
- Marriage certificate
- other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter
Based on the application type, the system will generate a list of required documents for upload.
How to Apply for 2026 NSFAS Funding:
How to Apply and Reserve Student Accommodation for NSFAS beneficiaries
Follow these steps to secure accommodation as an NSFAS beneficiary, provisional funded applicant, whom registered at a University or TVET college for the 2025 academic year.
Step 1: Log In
Visit the myNSFAS portal and log in using your student credentials.
Step 2: Search for Accommodation
Browse the list of approved student accommodations near your institution.
Step 3: Apply
Choose your preferred accommodation and complete the application form.
Step 4: Confirmation
Receive an email or SMS confirming your accommodation reservation.
Click here to Secure my Accommodation Now
Don’t miss this opportunity to get funding for your studies — make sure to apply before the 15 November 2025 deadline!
- DOWNLOAD DISABILITY CONSENT FORM HERE
- DOWNLOAD APPLICATION CONSENT FORM HERE
- DOWNLOAD ORPHAN OR VULNERABLE CHILD FORM HERE
- DOWNLOAD DECLARATION FORM HERE
Based on the application type, the system will generate a list of required documents for upload.
