NSFAS 2023 Applications are now open. NSFAS Application for 2023 will close on 31 January 2023. Funding is available for undergraduate studies at public universities and TVET Colleges. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a public entity reporting to the Department of Higher Education and Training. NSFAS provides financial assistance in the form of a study bursary to qualifying students who wish to study or are already studying at TVET colleges and public universities.
In this article, you will learn how to complete your NSFAS application 2023.
What Does the NSFAS Bursary Cover?
Applicants who are approved for NSFAS funding are covered for the following:
- Registration
- Tuition
Allowances for:
- Food
- Accommodation or transport
- Learning material
- Personal care
Who Qualifies for the Bursary?
You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2021 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:
- SASSA grant recipients or
- Your combined household income is not more than R350 000 per year or
- Person with a disability with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per year or
- Student who begun their university studies before 2018 and their household income is not more than R122 000 per year
What is Required During the NSFAS 2023 Application Process?
NSFAS may need more information from you to process your application, check what supporting documents are required and ensure that you have all the relevant information.
You will need the following to complete your NSFAS 2023 application:
- Your own cellphone number and email address
- Copy of your ID or birth certificate
- ID copies of parents, guardian or spouse
- Your proof of income or 1 year’s IRP5 (if applicable)
- Your parents, guardian or spouse’s proof of income
- If you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required
- Applicants with a disability must submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form, click here to download
- An applicant who is recognised as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form, click here to download.
Which Institutions Does NSFAS Accept in South Africa?
Students who are studying, or will be studying at any of the below 25 public universities or 50 TVET Colleges, may apply for 2023 NSFAS funding:
Universities:
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Monash University
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- North West University
- Rhodes University
- Stellenbosch University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Cape Town
- University of Fort Hare
- University of Johannesburg
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of Limpopo
- University of Pretoria
- University of South Africa
- University of the Free State
- University of the Western Cape
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Zululand
- Vaal University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
TVET Colleges:
- Boland College
- Buffalo City College
- Capricorn College
- Central Johannesburg College
- Coastal KZN College
- College of Cape Town
- Eastcape Midlands College
- Ehlanzeni College
- Ekurhuleni East College
- Elangemi College
- Esayidi College
- Ethekwini College
- False Bay College
- Gert Sibande College
- Ikhala College
- Ingwe College
- King Hintsa College
- King Sabata Dalindyebo College
- Letaba College
- Liphalale College
- Lovedale College
- Majuba College
- Mnambithi College
- Nkangala College
- Northern Cape Rural College
- Northern Cape Urban College
- Northlink College
- Orbit College
- Port Elizabeth College
- Sekhukhune College
- South Cape College
- South West Gauteng College
- Tshwane North College
- Tshwane South College
- Umfolozi College
- Umgungundlovu College
- Vhembe College
- Vuselela College
- Waterberg College
- West Coast College
How do I apply for NSFAS 2023?
You can apply online using a cellphone, tablet or computer. Follow these simple steps to submit your NSFAS Application 2023:
- Step 1: Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab
- Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account
- Step 3: Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and answer the questions on the screen
- Step 4: Upload the required supporting documents then click on ‘submit’
After you click on ‘submit’, your application reference number will appear on the screen. The reference number will also be sent to the cellphone number and email address you provided.
How much will NSFAS give Students in 2023?
Living allowance of no more than R15 000 per year. Book allowance of no more than R5 200 per year. Incidental/ personal care allowance of no more than R2 900 per year (if residing in catered residence)
NSFAS Applications 2023 Closing Date
Applications for funding from NSFAS for the 2023 academic year will close on 31 January 2023. The 2023 NSFAS applications opened on 28 September 2022.
Contact NSFAS via the NSFAS virtual contact centre
- NSFAS Connect: www.nsfas.org.za and log into your myNSFAS account
- Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
- Twitter page: @myNSFAS
- Instagram: @myNSFAS
- Email: [email protected]
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