nsfas bursary forms 2023-2024
nsfas bursary forms 2023-2024
ABOUT NSFAS
In accordance with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was established.
NSFAS is a bursary program that provides free higher education and training to poor and working-class South African students.
The mission of NSFAS is to provide financial assistance to students from low-income and working-class households who wish to attend public universities and technical colleges
Choose any of the following to download.
NSFAS Disability Annexure A (.pdf)
ABOUT THE NSFAS BURSARY PROGRAMME FOR THE YEARS 2023-2024
Former President Jacob Zuma declared on December 16, 2017, that the South African government will gradually implement “totally subsidised free higher education and training for poor and working-class South African students.”
The money would be phased in over a five-year period, resulting in the establishment of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Bursary Scheme.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR NSFAS BURSARY FORM 2023-2024
Before applying, applicants must ensure that they meet the following minimum entry requirements:
- A citizen of South Africa
- Be awarded an SASSA grant
- The total household income is less than R350 000 per year.
- Applying to a TVET College or a public institution to study
- Already enrolled as a university student with an annual household income of less than R122 000
- Passed grades 9 and 10 in order to be eligible for financing to attend TVET College.
- Passed Matriculation in order to be eligible for university funding.
- Enrolling in a public university for an undergraduate degree or a public TVET college for a National Certificate Vocational/Report 191 program for the first time.
If you do not match the following criteria, you should not apply:
- International student (NOT a South African citizen)
- A household’s total annual income exceeds R350 000.
- Had previously completed a tertiary qualification
- Have already applied for and been approved for funding
NSFAS BURSARY COVERAGE VALUE FOR 2023-2024
The following study-related expenses will be covered by the DHET Bursary:
- Fee for registration
- Fee for instruction
- Book allowances that are subsidized
- Learning resources that are prescribed (up to a certain amount, as set by NSFAS)
- Accommodation with a subsidy (up to a certain amount, as set by NSFAS)
- Meal allowances that are subsidized
HOW TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT NSFAS BURSARY FORM 2023-2024
You can apply in one of these three ways:
METHOD 1: Use the NSFAS website to find out more information (if you wish to apply online, follow the instructions below)
- Go to https://my.nsfas.org.za/mynsfas/selfservice.html to create your myNSFAS account.
- When creating an account, you will be asked to submit the following information:
Username, password, ID number, phone number, and email address are all required fields. - After that, you can log in with your chosen username and password.
- Click the “apply” button to complete the application form.
- After you’ve completed all of the relevant fields (don’t leave any blanks), you can upload electronic copies of your supporting documents (as listed below).
Once you’ve uploaded all of your documents, click the “submit” button to get your reference number.
METHOD 2: Visit a NYDA Center near you.
- Go to a NYDA center/office near you and fill out an application form. 2) A NYDA center worker will explain the application process and provide you an application form to fill out.
- Use a black pen to fill out the application form in CAPITAL letters and sign it in the designated areas.
- Submit your application form along with any supporting documentation (as listed below).
Ensure that your supporting documents are signed on the front and are no more than three months old. - A receipt card with a bar code will be mailed to you.
METHOD 3: At a Financial Aid Office on campus/ computer lab
DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING NSFAS BURSARY FORM 2023-2024
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents (these documents must be submitted; if any are missing, your application will be rejected):
- Id card/document of identification (certified copy and electronic copy)
- An unabridged birth certificate (if you don’t have an ID card or paperwork) (certified copy and electronic copy)
- Identification documents for parents/guardians (certified copy and electronic copy)
- Death certificate of parents/guardians (if applicable) (certified)
- physical and electronic copies
- Pay stubs, employment letters, and pension information (not older than 3 months)
(Do not include SASSA slips in your submission.)
SASSA should not be counted as part of a household’s income.)
(both a certified copy and a digital copy) - Contact information (cellphone number/email address where NSFAS can interact with you throughout the application process and provide feedback on your application’s outcome)
- NSFAS Consent Form pdf – parents/guardians must complete and sign this form.
- Complete and include the NSFAS Disability Annexure A if you are disabled (.pdf)
- If the child is orphaned, fill out and include the NSFAS Declaration Form (.pdf) – this must be signed by an Isibindi Child Youth Care Worker or a DHS social worker.
CONTACT THE NSFAS BURSARY FORMS PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary program,
please contact
NSFAS directly:
Tel: 0860 067 327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Nsfas Bursary forms 2023-2024
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