College of Cape Nsfas Application 2025-2026

College of Cape Nsfas Application 2025-2026

Your Gateway to Higher Education:

Do you wish to study or are already studying at the College of Cape Town and come from a family with a household income of R350 000 or less? Then apply for Nsfas. NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges.

Pursuing higher education is an investment in your future, but the associated costs can often be a barrier to many. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) seeks to remove these financial roadblocks and create opportunities for academic success for students in South Africa. This article delves into the essential aspects of the NSFAS application process at the College of Cape Town for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Understanding NSFAS

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is an initiative by the South African government, aiming to provide financially disadvantaged students with an opportunity to pursue higher education. NSFAS funding is available for students accepted into public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, like the College of Cape Town.

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College of Cape Nsfas Application Date 2025-2026

Applications for Nsfas 2025-2026 are done strictly online. All applicants are to visit the online application portal of Nsfas, download the application form, and fill it out by providing all required documents and submitting it before the application deadline. College of Cape Town Nsfas application will be open from September 2024 and will be closing in January 2025.

College of Cape Nsfas Application Eligibility 2025-2026

You qualify to apply for NSFAS at the College of Cape if you meet the following requirements;

• South African citizen who plans to study in 2025 or are already studying at a public university or TVET college
• South African citizens or permanent residents
• SASSA grant recipients
• Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
• Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
• Must have an email account and cell phone number.

Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS At College Of Cape 2025/2026

To be deemed acceptable for processing, a student’s bursary application form must include the following:

Students with disabilities must provide:

• A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form

Students recognised as vulnerable children must provide the following:

• An applicant who is recognised as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide a Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker

Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

• Retrenchment letter
• Death certificate/s
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of legal guardianship
• Marriage certificate
• other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter.

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College of Cape Nsfas Bursary Application Process 2025-2026

The below process will guide you in applying for the 2025 Nsfas bursary:

• Create a profile:

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or download the NSFAS App on Google Play or App Store. Your ID number will be your username.

• Apply now:

Click on the “Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

• Complete:

Submit your application