The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened applications for Trimester 2nd funding.
Due Date: 23 May 2025
Placement: South Africa (TVET Colleges Only)
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened applications for Trimester 2nd funding. This funding cycle is specifically for students currently studying or planning to study at a TVET College. University students are not eligible to apply during this period; university applications will open later in the year.
Trimester 2nd NSFAS Application Dates:
Start Date: 12 May 2025
Due Date: 23 May 2025
Who Should Apply?
South African citizens studying or intending to study a:
- Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP)
- National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)]
- Report 191 programme
NSFAS Eligibility Criteria:
Combined family income must not exceed R350, 000 per year for bursaries, or R600 ,000 for a loan
- Must comply with the N+ Rule
- Must not be enrolled in a qualification that duplicates prior state-funded learning
How to Apply for NSFAS Trimester 2 Funding:
Step 1: Visit MYNSFAS ACCOUNT
Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account (if you don’t have one)
Step 3: Click on ‘Apply’ and complete the application
Step 4: Upload your supporting documents (e.g., ID, proof of income, academic results)
Step 5: Click ‘Submit’
Don’t miss this opportunity to get funding for your studies — make sure to apply before the 23 May 2025 deadline!
- DOWNLOAD DISABILITY CONSENT FORM HERE
- DOWNLOAD APPLICATION CONSENT FORM HERE
- DOWNLOAD ORPHAN OR VULNERABLE CHILD FORM HERE
- DOWNLOAD DECLARATION FORM HERE
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
NSFAS has a ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY towards dishonesty, bribery, fraud and corruption!
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.
