NSFAS Opening Date For 2026 Applications

The NSFAS application season for the 2026 academic year will kick off on September 1, 2025, and end on January 31, 2026. Prospective students will be considered for funding during the 2026 academic year. Before the deadline, candidates should go to www.nsfas.org.za, fill out the relevant form, and submit all supporting documents.

Eligibility Criteria for NSFAS Funding in 2026

To qualify for NSFAS funding for the 2026 academic intake, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Must be a South African citizen.
All beneficiaries of SASSA grants are eligible for funding.
Household combined annual income should not exceed R350,000.
For students with disabilities, the household combined income must not exceed R600,000.
Students who started their studies before 2018 and have an annual household income below R122,000 are also eligible.

Steps to Apply for NSFAS Funding Online

All prospective students are required to submit an online applications by following the outlined steps

Go to www.nsfas.org.za to get started
Create your myNSFAS account
Log into the account.
Click on Apply Now
Fill in all required fields marked with *.
Upload all supporting documents and click “continue.”
Review your application to ensure accuracy, then submit your application form

How Can I track my Application status?

Applicants can track the progress of their application by doing this:

The applicant has to login to the myNSFAS portal
Enter your username and password to log in
Click on LOGIN to access the portal and monitor your application

NSFAS Contact Details

The scheme is available to assist through the following channels:

Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Twitter: @myNSFAS
Instagram: @myNSFAS

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