Nsfas Application 2026 For Tvet Colleges
Nsfas Application 2026 For TVET Colleges
Nsfas Application 2026 For TVET Colleges
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme(NSFAS) online application form for TVET colleges is available for download. Eligible Students must complete the NSFAS online application using the online application form portal to receive funds to assist with their tuition fees and costs of study.
NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges.
The 2026 NSFAS applications are now open and will close on 15 November 2025. This is encouraging news for students planning to study at a college or university in 2026, but who may not have the financial means to do so.
NSFAS TVET College Application Dates 2026
The NSFAS TVET College application opened on September 16, 2025, and will close on November 15, 2025. Students are encouraged to apply online through the official NSFAS portal at www.nsfas.org.za before the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted, so applicants should submit all required information on time.
What NSFAS Bursary Covers
The amounts indicated are for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials that need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines:
- Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
- Accommodation in a peri-urban area is R18,900 per annum
- Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
- Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
- Transport R7000 per annum
- Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum
Who Qualifies for NSFAS Funding?
- All South African citizens
- All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
- Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
- A person with a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
- Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will require more information from you to process your application, so you need to provide the following supporting documents to ensure your application is successful.
- NSFAS Declaration Form is completed by the Principal of the School or the Social Worker. (Non-SASSA only).
- The Orphan and Vulnerable Child Declaration Form (for applicants under 18 years) is completed by the Social Worker. (Non-SASSA only).
- The NSFAS Consent form is completed by applicant and/or parent/s, guardian or spouse. SASSA recipients do not require this form. (Non-SASSA only).
- If an applicant has indicated that they have a Legal guardian, they must provide proof of guardianship issued by the Court.
- Guardianship (not court appointed) applicant to provide NSFAS declaration form.
- Disability Annexure Form: The form must be filled out by a certified, duly registered medical doctor or another suitably qualified professional (such as an optometrist, physiotherapist, or head of the disability unit), who may confirm the student’s status as disabled and specify the kind of support the student needs as well as how the student would benefit from the suggested support.
How To Apply For NSFAS In 2026/2027
Follow the process below to apply:
- 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. 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
Contact Details
For general, student and NSFAS Wallet enquiries
- Physical Address
- The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
- For all other queries regarding students:
- Tel No.: 08000 67327
- Email: info@nsfas.org.za
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