NSFAS provides comprehensive financial aid to eligible students registered in approved academic programmes at South Africa’s public universities and TVET colleges. This application period is specifically for TVET students who are currently studying or plan to begin their studies in Trimester 2 of 2025.
TVET college students are urged to submit their applications before the deadline.
“This application cycle does not include university students. They must wait for the separate application period to open later this year,” NSFAS confirmed.
NSFAS TVET Trimester 2 Application Dates
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Opening date: 12 May 2025
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Closing date: 23 May 2025
Why NSFAS Has Multiple Application Periods for TVET Colleges
NSFAS allows multiple application windows for TVET students due to the flexible start dates of college programmes. These windows are aligned with the academic calendars of TVET colleges to ensure students can access funding at the beginning of each term.
More details on the application periods are available online.
How to Apply for NSFAS on the myNSFAS Portal
To apply for NSFAS Trimester 2 funding, students must use the myNSFAS online portal:
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Visit www.nsfas.org.za and select the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
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Create a myNSFAS account or log in.
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Click the ‘APPLY’ tab and fill in all required information.
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Upload any supporting documents.
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Submit the application.
NSFAS has stressed that creating a profile does not count as applying — students must submit the full application form.
Who Qualifies for NSFAS Funding?
To be eligible for NSFAS TVET funding, applicants must:
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Be South African citizens.
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Be registered or planning to register for a PLP, NC(V), or Report 191 programme.
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Comply with the N+ Rule.
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Not be enrolled in a qualification previously funded by the state.
Financial eligibility includes:
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A combined annual household income of R350,000 or less for a bursary.
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A combined income of R600,000 or less for a loan.
Online Applications Only for 2025
From 2025, walk-in NSFAS applications at TVET colleges will no longer be accepted. All funding applications must be submitted via the myNSFAS portal using a registered NSFAS login.
Students are reminded to apply during the correct funding cycle that matches their academic term.
