Type | Programme | Stream |
---|---|---|
Degree | BA (2101) | |
Degree | BA – 4 Year (2612) | |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | AFRIKAANS |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | ANTHROPOLOGY |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | ARABIC |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | ENGLISH |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | ETHICS |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | FRENCH |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | GEOGRAPHY |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | GERMAN |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | HISTORY |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | LATIN |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | LINGUISTICS |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | PHILOSOPHY |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | RELIGION AND THEOLOGY |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | SOCIOLOGY |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES |
Degree | BA Honours (Full-Time) (2731) | XHOSA |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | AFRIKAANS |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | ANTHROPOLOGY |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | ARABIC |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | ENGLISH |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | ETHICS |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | FRENCH |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | GEOGRAPHY |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | GERMAN |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | HISTORY |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | LATIN |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | LINGUISTICS |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | PHILOSOPHY |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | RELIGION AND THEOLOGY |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | SOCIOLOGY |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | WOMAN AND GENDER STUDIES |
Degree | BA Honours (Part-Time) (2701) | XHOSA |
Degree | BLIS Library and Information Studies (2201) | |
Degree | BTh (2013) | |
Degree | BTh (Part Time) (2016) | |
Degree | DTh (6901) | |
Degree | MA (2801) | AFRIKAANS |
Degree | MA (2801) | AFRIKAANS |
Degree | MA (2801) | ANTHROPOLGY |
Degree | MA (2801) | ANTHROPOLGY |
Degree | MA (2801) | ARABIC |
Degree | MA (2801) | ARABIC |
Degree | MA (2801) | ENGLISH |
Degree | MA (2801) | ENGLISH |
Degree | MA (2801) | ETHICS |
Degree | MA (2801) | ETHICS |
Degree | MA (2801) | FOREIGN LANGUAGES |
Degree | MA (2801) | FOREIGN LANGUAGES |
Degree | MA (2801) | FRENCH |
Degree | MA (2801) | FRENCH |
Degree | MA (2801) | GEOGRAPHY |
Degree | MA (2801) | GEOGRAPHY |
Degree | MA (2801) | GERMAN |
Degree | MA (2801) | GERMAN |
Degree | MA (2801) | HISTORY |
Degree | MA (2801) | HISTORY |
Degree | MA (2801) | LINGUISTICS |
Degree | MA (2801) | LINGUISTICS |
Degree | MA (2801) | LIBRARY INFORMATION SCIENCE |
Degree | MA (2801) | LIBRARY INFORMATION SCIENCE |
Degree | MA (2801) | PHILOSOPHY |
Degree | MA (2801) | PHILOSOPHY |
Degree | MA (2801) | RELIGION AND THEOLOGY |
Degree | MA (2801) | RELIGION AND THEOLOGY |
Degree | MA (2801) | SOCIOLOGY |
Degree | MA (2801) | SOCIOLOGY |
Degree | MA (2801) | WOMAN AND GENDER STUDIES |
Degree | MA (2801) | WOMAN AND GENDER STUDIES |
Degree | MA (2801) | XHOSA |
Degree | MA (2801) | XHOSA |
Degree | MA (Creative Writing) (2807) | |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | AFRIKAANS |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | AFRIKAANS |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | ANTHROPOLOGY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | ANTHROPOLOGY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | ARABIC |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | ARABIC |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | ENGLISH |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | ENGLISH |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | ETHICS |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | ETHICS |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | FRENCH |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | FRENCH |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | GEOGRAPHY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | GEOGRAPHY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | GERMAN |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | GERMAN |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | HISTORY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | HISTORY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | LIBRARY SCIENCE |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | LIBRARY SCIENCE |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | LINGUISTICS |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | LINGUISTICS |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | PHILOSOPHY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | PHILOSOPHY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | RELIGION AND THEOLOGY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | RELIGION AND THEOLOGY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | SOCIOLOGY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | SOCIOLOGY |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | WOMAN AND GENDER STUDIES |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | WOMAN AND GENDER STUDIES |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | XHOSA |
Degree | MA (Structured) (2808) | XHOSA |
Degree | MLIS (Structured) (2848) | |
Degree | MLIS Library and Information Studies (2841) | |
Degree | MPhil (2881) | |
Degree | MPhil Theology (By Thesis) (6827) | |
Degree | MPhil Theology (Structured) (6815) | |
Degree | MTh (6801) | |
Degree | MTh (Structured) (6803) | |
Degree | PhD (2951) | AFRIKAANS AND NEDERLANDS |
Degree | PhD (2951) | AFRIKAANS AND NEDERLANDS |
Degree | PhD (2951) | ANTHROPOLOGY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | ANTHROPOLOGY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | ARABIC |
Degree | PhD (2951) | ARABIC |
Degree | PhD (2951) | ENGLISH |
Degree | PhD (2951) | ENGLISH |
Degree | PhD (2951) | ETHICS |
Degree | PhD (2951) | ETHICS |
Degree | PhD (2951) | FOREIGN LANGUAGES |
Degree | PhD (2951) | FOREIGN LANGUAGES |
Degree | PhD (2951) | FRENCH |
Degree | PhD (2951) | FRENCH |
Degree | PhD (2951) | GEOGRAPHY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | GEOGRAPHY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | GERMAN |
Degree | PhD (2951) | GERMAN |
Degree | PhD (2951) | HISTORY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | HISTORY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | LATIN |
Degree | PhD (2951) | LATIN |
Degree | PhD (2951) | LIBRARY SC |
Degree | PhD (2951) | LIBRARY SC |
Degree | PhD (2951) | LINGUISTICS |
Degree | PhD (2951) | LINGUISTICS |
Degree | PhD (2951) | PHILOSOPHY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | PHILOSOPHY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | RELIGION & THEOLOGY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | RELIGION & THEOLOGY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | SOCIOLOGY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | SOCIOLOGY |
Degree | PhD (2951) | WOMAN AND GENDER STUDIES |
Degree | PhD (2951) | WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES |
Degree | PhD (2951) | XHOSA |
Degree | PhD (2951) | XHOSA |
Diploma | Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies (2829) |
Type | Programme | Stream |
---|---|---|
Certificate | Higher Certificate IN ETD: Adult Learning (4701) | |
Certificate | Post Graduate Certificate in Education FET (PGCE) (4654) | |
Certificate | Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (4653) | |
Degree | BEd (5yrs) Language and Life Orientation (4091) | |
Degree | BEd (5yrs) Maths and Natural Sciences (4092) | |
Degree | BEd (EMS & Social Sciences) (4514) | |
Degree | BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) (4517) | |
Degree | BEd (Language and Life Orientation) (4513) | |
Degree | BEd (Languages and Social Sciences) (4512) | |
Degree | BEd (Maths & Languages) (4515) | |
Degree | BEd (Natural Science and Maths) (4516) | |
Degree | BEd Acc(FET) & EMS & Maths(SP) (4401) | |
Degree | BEd Hons (Psych) – FT (4117) | |
Degree | BEd Hons (Psych) – PT (4118) | |
Degree | BEd Hons – FT (4115) | EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT |
Degree | BEd Hons – FT (4115) | EDUCATIONAL STUDIES |
Degree | BEd Hons – FT (4115) | LANGUAGE AND LITERACY |
Degree | BEd Hons – FT (4115) | MATHEMATICS EDUCATION |
Degree | BEd Hons – FT (4115) | SCIENCE EDUCATION |
Degree | BEd Hons – PT (4116) | EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT |
Degree | BEd Hons – PT (4116) | EDUCATIONAL STUDIES |
Degree | BEd Hons – PT (4116) | LANGUAGE AND LITERACY STUDIES |
Degree | BEd Hons – PT (4116) | MATHEMATICS EDUCATION |
Degree | BEd Hons – PT (4116) | SCIENCE EDUCATION |
Degree | BEd Languages(FET) & Life Orientation(SP) (4402) | |
Degree | BEd Languages(FET) & Maths(SP) (4403) | |
Degree | BEd Languages(FET) & Social Sciences(SP) (4404) | |
Degree | BEd MLIT(FET) & Maths & Nat Sciences(SP) (4405) | |
Degree | MEd (Adult Learning & Global Change) (4830) | |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | ADULT LEARNING AND GLOBAL CHANGE |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | ADULT LEARNING AND GLOBAL CHANGE |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | CURRICULUM STUDIES |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | CURRICULUM STUDIES |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | EDUCATIONAL STUDIES |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | EDUCATIONAL STUDIES |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | LANGUAGE AND LITERACY |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | LANGUAGE AND LITERACY |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | MATHEMATICS EDUCATION |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | MATHEMATICS EDUCATION |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | SCIENCE EDUCATION |
Degree | MEd (By Thesis) (4801) | SCIENCE EDUCATION |
Degree | PhD (4921) | ADULT EDUCATION |
Degree | PhD (4921) | ADULT EDUCATION |
Degree | PhD (4921) | ADULT & CONT EDUC |
Degree | PhD (4921) | ADULT & CONT EDUC |
Degree | PhD (4921) | ADULT EDUCATION |
Degree | PhD (4921) | ADULT EDUCATION |
Degree | PhD (4921) | COMPARATIVE EDUC DOC |
Degree | PhD (4921) | COMPARATIVE EDUC DOC |
Degree | PhD (4921) | CURRICULUM STUDIES |
Degree | PhD (4921) | CURRICULUM STUDIES |
Degree | PhD (4921) | DIDACTICS |
Degree | PhD (4921) | DIDACTICS |
Degree | PhD (4921) | DIDACTICS |
Degree | PhD (4921) | EDUCATIONAL PSYCH |
Degree | PhD (4921) | EDUCATIONAL PSYCH |
Degree | PhD (4921) | EDUCATIONAL STUDIES |
Degree | PhD (4921) | EDUCATIONAL STUDIES |
Degree | PhD (4921) | EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT |
Degree | PhD (4921) | EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT |
Degree | PhD (4921) | HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES |
Degree | PhD (4921) | HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES |
Degree | PhD (4921) | LANGUAGE AND LITERACY |
Degree | PhD (4921) | LANGUAGE AND LITERACY |
Degree | PhD (4921) | LANGUAGE AND LITERACY |
Degree | PhD (4921) | MATHEMATICS EDUCATION |
Degree | PhD (4921) | MATHEMATICS EDUCATION |
Degree | PhD (4921) | MATHEMATICS EDUCATION |
Degree | PhD (4921) | PHILOSOPHY OF EDUC |
Degree | PhD (4921) | PHILOSOPHY OF EDUC |
Degree | PhD (4921) | SCIENCE EDUCATION |
Degree | PhD (4921) | SCIENCE EDUCATION |
Diploma | Advanced Diploma for Educators of Adults (4151) | |
Diploma | Higher Diploma in Adult Learning (ETD) (4702) | |
Diploma | Post Graduate Diploma TVET (4656) | |
Diploma | Post Graduate Diploma: H.E. Studies (T&L) (4655) |
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Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)
If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of bursaries and loans to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.
📌 What is NSFAS?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.
NSFAS offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans:
- Bursaries: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).
- Loans: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.
✅ Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?
To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be financially needy, with a household income of less than R350,000 per year.
- Have a valid South African ID.
- Be enrolled or accepted to study at a public university or TVET college.
- Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (returning students).
📚 Courses Funded by NSFAS
NSFAS primarily funds undergraduate qualifications, but certain postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB) may be considered under the NSFAS loan scheme, not bursaries.
If you’re studying:
- Undergraduate degree or diploma: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.
- Postgraduate study: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.
📄 Required Documents for NSFAS Application
When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:
- Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card.
- Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents.
- Proof of income (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).
- Consent Form signed by your parent(s)/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution.
- Academic transcripts (for continuing or postgraduate students).
🖥️ How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online
Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)
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Visit the NSFAS Website
Go to: https://www.nsfas.org.za
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Create an Account
- Click on “MyNSFAS” and register your profile.
- You’ll need a valid email address and South African cellphone number.
- Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.
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Login and Start the Application
- After registration, log in to your MyNSFAS account.
- Click on “Apply” to begin a new application.
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Fill in Your Personal Details
- Input your ID number, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.
- Provide household income information and living arrangements.
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Upload Required Documents
- Upload all supporting documents in PDF or JPEG format.
- Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.
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Submit Your Application
- Review your application for accuracy.
- Click “Submit” and wait for a confirmation message.
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Track Your Application
- Log in regularly to check your application status.
- You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.
🗓️ Important NSFAS Dates (2025)
- Application Opening Date: September 1, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
- Appeals Period: February 2026 (if rejected)
- Disbursement: After registration and approval
Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.
💸 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?
NSFAS funding typically includes:
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Accommodation (if living away from home)
- Meals and transport
- Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)
For loans, repayment is only required once you start working and earn above a threshold (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).
🔄 NSFAS Loan Repayment
Repayments are:
- Income-contingent – you only repay when you can afford to.
- Administered by DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training).
- Interest-bearing, but interest rates are low and favorable.
You can also apply for a partial loan conversion to a bursary if you perform well academically.
🔁 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application
If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:
- Log into your MyNSFAS account.
- Click on “Track Funding Progress”.
- If rejected, click on “Submit Appeal”.
- Upload any missing or corrected documents.
- Provide a clear explanation or motivation.
📱 NSFAS Contact Information
- Website: https://www.nsfas.org.za
- Email: info@nsfas.org.za
- Toll-Free Number: 08000 67327 (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM)
- Twitter: @myNSFAS
- Facebook: NSFAS
📝 Final Tips Before Applying
- Apply early to avoid system overload near the deadline.
- Use your own email and cellphone number (do not use someone else’s).
- Double-check that all your documents are certified and legible.
- Keep a copy of your submission confirmation for reference.
By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams—without the burden of immediate financial pressure.