University of Pretoria NSFAS details 2025

Please note that there is a new application process for financial aid for the 2025 academic year.

UP bursaries and loans:

• Applications must be submitted through the UP Student Portal or www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding. Applications are open from 4 August 2025 to 31 October 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

NSFAS:
On 1 August 2019, NSFAS will open central applications for students who require financial assistance. There are two cycles for application:

• 1st Cycle:  1 August to 30 November: Students entering university for the first time in 2025, including 2025 matriculants;
• 2nd Cycle:  1 September to 30 November: All university students who were not funded by NSFAS in 2025.

For applications and comprehensive information please visit www.nsfas.org.za. Applications close on 30 November 2019.
Students who are already funded for the 2025 academic year should not apply, as NSFAS already has their information.

national Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS

Applications open	Applications close	Application website	Contact information
1 August of the year preceding studies	30 November of the year preceding studies	www.nsfas.org.za	NSFAS Support Tel: 0860 067 3276

Note: NSFAS IS NOT  a bursary scheme.  It is a study loan from government of which a portion may be converted to a bursary based on excellent academic achievement. See detail about this loan under LOANS section above.
If you are:

• still at school and figuring out how to fund further studies, or
• currently studying and needing funds to further your studies, then you need to apply for a NSFAS loan on their website, www.nsfas.org.za before 30 November 2025.

• NSFAS is a government loan scheme to assist financially needy, but academically deserving students. These loans are available for all fields of study at a low interest rate.
• Loans are available to South African citizens who are engaged in full-time undergraduate study to obtain a first tertiary educational qualification, who meet the criteria as determined by NSFAS.
• Loans are not guaranteed and are awarded subject to the availability of funds.
• The loan does not accrue interest during your period of study. The loans are only repaid after studies have been completed or discontinued.