{"id":100644,"date":"2025-01-15T08:21:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T08:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricaportal.com\/?p=100644"},"modified":"2025-01-16T08:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T08:09:38","slug":"how-to-apply-to-nsfas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricaportal.com\/how-to-apply-to-nsfas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply to NSFAS 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to Apply to NSFAS – National Student Financial Aid Scheme 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting a shot @NSFAS funding is easy and quick, with no long queues and complicated steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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First, you must register for a myNSFAS account and submit your application online. CLICK HERE<\/a> to go to the myNSFAS portal to create an account.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Once your myNSFAS account is set up and functional, follow these simple steps and submit your application:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Click on the\u00a0\u2018APPLY\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0tab and complete the sections on the screen by providing the\u00a0required information<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Upload required\u00a0supporting documents<\/strong> where applicable<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Click on\u00a0\u2018Submit\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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And just like that, your NSFAS funding application has been submitted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Documents needed to verify your NSFAS funding application<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Take note of the below important documents needed to complete the application:<\/h4>\n

1 <\/span>All applicants must provide a copy of ID. A temporary ID issued by the Department of Home Affairs will be accepted<\/span><\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Non-SASSA applicants must provide ID copies of parent\/s, legal guardian\/guardian or spouse<\/span><\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Smart ID cards: a copy with both sides of the smart ID must be provided<\/span><\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Proof of income: applicant and\/or parents\/legal guardian\/spouse (where applicable (non-SASSA) should provide latest payslip not older 3 months, UIF letter, appointment letter, retrenchment letter (applicant and\/or parent(s), legal guardian\/spouse)<\/span><\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Person with disabilities: to complete Disability Annexure A form.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Once your funding application becomes successful, NSFAS will cover your costs for<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Living allowance<\/li>\n
  • Book allowances<\/li>\n
  • Incidental\/personal care allowance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    If you are unable to complete the application by yourself, you can visit a National Youth Development Agency Centre, a Thusong Centre or one of our application partner\u2019s centre near you, where an NSFAS representative will help you apply.<\/p>\n

    APPLY NOW AND GET YOUR SHOT @ NSFAS FUNDING! Do not wait until the closing date.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Visit our social media platforms via the links below for regular updates on the #NSFAS2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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