NSFAS Applications Closes In Two Days

If you have not applied for NSFAS student funding for the 2022 academic year then you have quite a limited amount of time to do so. The closing deadline is in two days.

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Student funding applications through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme(NSFAS) are still open, but only for the next two days.

The bursary scheme has called on prospective students as well as those looking to kick start their higher education careers to submit their applications as soon as possible. Here’s how you can do it.

How to apply for NSFAS

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ 
Click on the ‘Apply’ tab to update your personal information
Upload your application supporting documents
Submit your application

When submitting your NSFAS application ensure that you have the following support documents:

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A copy of ID. A temporary ID issued by the Department of Home Affairs will be accepted
Non-Sassa applicants must provide ID copies of parent/s, legal guardian/guardian or spouse
Smart ID cards: a copy with both sides of the smart ID must be provided
Proof of income: applicant and/or parents/legal guardian/spouse (where applicable (non-SASSA) should provide the latest payslip, not older than 3 months, UIF letter, appointment letter, retrenchment letter (applicant and/or parent(s), legal guardian/spouse)
A person with disabilities: to complete Disability Annexure A form.

Alternatively, you can also submit your NSFAS funding application at one of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) centers across the country.

The NYDA assists students who have not yet applied, especially those who are located in remote areas without internet access.