NSFAS 2025

NSFAS Application For Second Semester 2025

Are you an applicant who missed out on applying for NSFAS in the first semester or have recently decided to hunt higher education, the National Students Financial Aid Scheme gives a lifeline in the form of second-semester applications. the National Student Financial Aid Scheme provides important financial assistance to permitted South African students, ensuring they can continue their academic studies without overwhelming costs.

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In this post, we will delve into the process of applying for the National Students Financial Aid Scheme in the second semester. From understanding the eligibility criteria to preparing all important documentation and meeting the due date, we will equip you with the awareness you need to maximize your chances of getting financial assistance.

NSFAS Second Semester Submission Dates And Deadlines 2025

The National Students Financial Aid Scheme is accepting applications for the second semester of the academic year 2025. These are the dates and deadlines for each type of application are listed below:

NSFAS Application for 2025- Second 2 Trimester: May 2025
NSFAS Application for 2025- Second 2 Semester: July 2025
NSFAS Application for 2025-Third 3 Trimester: September

Eligibility Criteria For the 2025 Second Semester

To be eligible for a second-semester NSFAS bursary, applicants must meet the requirements, such as the ones listed below:

Permanent residents or South African citizens
SASSA grant recipients
Applicants whose combined household income is not up to R350 000 per annum
Persons facing health problems(disability) whose household income is also not up to R600 000 per annum
Must have an email account and cell phone number

How To Apply For NSFAS

Follow these steps below if you want to apply for NSFAS Second Semester 2025

Create a profile:

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or download the NSFAS App on Google Play or App Store. And your ID number will be your username.

Apply now:

Click on the ‘Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated

Complete:

Submit your application

Take Note: Don’t forget to check the NSFAS official website regularly for any changes or updates. Hope this information is useful and don’t forget to comment in the section box below with your ideas and thoughts regarding this post.

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