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How to Apply for NSFAS 2027 — Check If You Qualify First

Find out if you qualify for NSFAS funding before you apply. Answer 5 quick questions — instant result, no login needed.

NSFAS eligibility checker — not the Funza Lushaka teaching bursary

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Rules reviewed August 2026

How to apply for NSFAS 2027

  1. Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 21 January 2027.
  2. Apply on my.nsfas.org.za — it is free, and NSFAS never charges a fee.
  3. Upload your ID, proof of household income, and disability or SASSA documents if they apply.
  4. Submit, then track your status on the same portal.

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⚠️ Important — please read StudentFundza is an independent information site. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to NSFAS, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, or the Department of Higher Education and Training. We are also not connected to the Funza Lushaka teaching bursary. This calculator is a guide based on NSFAS's published eligibility criteria — only NSFAS can decide your application. Always verify on www.nsfas.org.za and apply through my.nsfas.org.za. NSFAS never charges a fee to apply.