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NSFAS Application 2023 opening date

NSFAS Application 2023 opening dateNSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) is a South African government agency that provides financial assistance to eligible students who are studying at public universities and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) colleges in South Africa. The aim of NSFAS is to enable students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds to access higher education and complete their studies.

NSFAS Application 2023 opening date

NSFAS Application 2023 opening date

NSFAS provides funding in the form of bursaries and loans to cover the cost of tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks, and other study-related expenses. The amount of funding provided by NSFAS is determined by a means test that assesses the financial need of the student and their family.

To be eligible for NSFAS funding, students must be South African citizens, have a household income of less than R350,000 per year, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a public university or TVET college in South Africa. Students must also meet the academic requirements of their institution and maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving NSFAS funding.

NSFAS also offers a range of support services to students, including career guidance, counselling, and academic support. Students can apply for NSFAS funding online through the NSFAS website or by completing a paper-based application form.

Applicants Qualified To Apply For NSFAS in 2023/ 2024

You are eligible to apply for the NSFAS bursary using the online application form 2023 if you are a South African citizen wanting to attend school in 2023 or are currently enrolled in a public university or TVET college and meet the requirements listed below.

These are the conditions:

  1. Should you hold an SASSA Grant,
  2. If your household’s annual total income is under R350,000
  3. A person with a disability whose family’s annual income exceeds R600,000.
  4. A student who enrolls in college before 2018 and whose family’s annual income is less than R122,000.

Needed Documents for NSFAS Application 2023


The online National Students Financial Aid Schem (NSFAS) application period for the academic year 2023–2024 runs from September 1–November 30 of 2022. Visit www.nsfas.org.za if you want to apply for NSFAS online in 2023. The form is additionally accessible in PDF format.

To apply for NSFAS 2023, the following papers are required:

A copy of your identification or birth certificate is needed.

  1. Photographic copies of your guardian’s, parents’, or spouse’s ID
  2. If necessary, one year’s worth of IRPS or proof of income
  3. Grantees of the SASSA are exempt from providing proof of income.
  4. Provide your own valid email address and a confirmed phone number.

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