NSFAS 2025 TVET Semester 2 Applications Now Open

NSFAS is pleased to announce that applications for TVET Semester 2 funding for 2025 are now officially open. All eligible students are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date: 31 July 2025.

Who Can Apply

Applications are open to:

• New applicants registering for Semester 2 at a public TVET college

• Returning NSFAS-funded students who have not previously applied for Semester 2 funding

What You Need to Apply

To successfully complete your application, ensure you have the following documents:

• Copy of your South African ID or birth certificate

• ID copies of parents, guardian, or spouse (if applicable)

• Proof of income (payslips or sworn affidavits)

• Your latest academic results (if applicable)

• A valid cellphone number and email address

Visit the official NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za to begin your application.

Important Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Biometric Services

Please be advised that as of this morning, our biometric authentication services are temporarily unavailable. The following features are affected during this downtime:

• Updating contact details (student side)

• Duplicate registration confirmations

• Banking verification edits

• Password resets

We are working diligently to resolve this issue and restore full functionality. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

For further updates, please check the NSFAS website regularly.