How NSFAS Works with SASSA

How NSFAS Works with SASSA

How NSFAS Works with SASSA

How NSFAS Works For Sassa Grant Beneficiaries. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial assistance to South African students in need, including beneficiaries of certain SASSA grants. Here’s a summary of how NSFAS works for SASSA grant recipients and the eligibility criteria for the 2025 academic year:

How NSFAS Works with SASSA

NSFAS Funding for SASSA Grant Beneficiaries

  1. Automatic Financial Eligibility:
    • SASSA grant beneficiaries are automatically deemed financially eligible for NSFAS as their household income is below the required threshold of R350,000 per year.
    • The eligible SASSA grants include:
      • Foster Care Grant
      • Care Dependency Grant
      • Child Support Grant
  2. Academic Requirements:
    • Students must meet NSFAS academic eligibility criteria to receive funding.
    • University Students: Must achieve a minimum pass rate of 60%.
    • TVET College Students:
      • Pass at least 5 subjects in the previous NC(V) level.
      • Pass a minimum of 3 subjects in the previous N-Level.
      • Meet the progression criteria set by their college for occupational courses.
  3. Enrollment in Approved Programmes:
    • Students must be enrolled in NSFAS-approved courses at a university or TVET college.
    • Funding is only provided after the student’s registration is finalized.
  4. Funding Coverage:
    • NSFAS funding includes:
      • Tuition fees
      • Registration fees
      • Allowances for food, accommodation, and learning materials

Important Notes:

  • Qualifying for NSFAS funding requires both financial and academic eligibility.
  • NSFAS ensures that beneficiaries are registered in recognized institutions and programs to receive funding.

This initiative aims to support deserving students, particularly those in financial need, to access higher education and achieve their academic goals.

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