NSFAS Eligibility Checker

1Personal Information

Are you a South African citizen?

Yes, I am a South African citizen

No, I am not a South African citizen

What level of study are you applying for?

2Household Income Calculator

Include all sources of income from everyone living in your household (parents, guardians, siblings, etc.)

Salaries/Wages (Annual)

Business Income (Annual)

Rental Income (Annual)

Pension/Grants (Annual)

Investment Income (Annual)

Other Income (Annual)

Total Annual Household Income

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Income Threshold: Your combined household income must be below R350,000 per year to qualify for NSFAS funding.

3Additional Eligibility Criteria

I am a SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) grant recipient

I have a disability

I am an orphan or vulnerable child

My family receives a child support grant

4Academic Information

Have you been accepted or are you currently registered at a public university or TVET college?

Yes

Are you studying towards your first qualification?

Yes, this is my first qualification

No, I have a previous qualification