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Students who wish to apply for financial assistance must do so as soon as possible. A National Means Test for NSFAS loans will determine the amount payable by each student. The expected family contribution will differ for individual students, depending on his/her unique circumstances. The National Means Test will take the following into consideration: Applicants

NSFAS Application demonstration Visit https://www.nsfas.org.za/content/how-to-apply.html to apply. If you are unable to complete the application by yourself, you can visit a National Youth Development Agency Centre, a Thusong Centre or one of NSFAS application partner’s centre near you, where a NSFAS representative will help you apply. Who should apply? Your NSFAS application will not be considered if

Dear NSFAS Applicant/Student With the 2025 academic year NSFAS funding application window having opened on 28/09/2025, the following information is important to note: 2025 Application – How to Apply User Guide   Course Pass Rate Table Number of courses a university student is registered for in any academic term Number of courses that university students must pass

Applications Reopen on 9 January 2025 NSFAS will reopen 2025 applications from 9 January 2025. Learners and students are encouraged to make use of this application period if they have not applied during the 1 August 2025 to 30 November 2025 application period. This reopened application period will close on 20 January 2025 for learners

Financial Aid sits at the heart of the University as our key role is to support students by coordinating funding between themselves, the University and Funders. We provide administrative and advisory support to students. SPU does not offer institutional bursaries or loans, students apply directly to Funders.  Part of our role is to encourage prospective