NSFAS

On this page, you wil learn about what documents are required in order to apply for NSFAS funding for your 2025 studies. In 2023, NSFAS received 978,402 first-time applications, which is 14% more than the previous year (2022). This shows that more South African students are relying on NSFAS for funding. Out of those who…

Applying for NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) can be a stressful process, but avoiding common mistakes and following the proper steps can improve your chances of being funded. Here’s a detailed guide to help you succeed with your NSFAS application. 1. Create and Verify Your Profile Correctly The first step is creating a profile…

NSFAS doesn’t fund advanced diplomas because, from the 2021 academic year, NSFAS stopped funding postgraduate courses. An Advanced Diploma is considered a postgraduate qualification. NSFAS will also not fund postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, honours degrees, master's degrees, and PhDs. NSFAS funding is strictly aimed at funding undergraduate circular courses / or formal courses, like Diplomas…

Do you know that NSFAS will not fund you twice for your studies? Once you are funded, you better grab the opportunity with both hands and complete your studies. Or else, you wont get a second chance of funding. However, you are allowed to change the courses and institutions, provided that the new course…