NSFAS Eligibility Checker

Answer a few quick questions to find out whether you likely qualify for a NSFAS bursary, based on the official 2026 eligibility criteria.

Citizenship

Are you a South African citizen or permanent resident with a valid SA ID number? *

Yes No

Institution

Which type of institution are you attending (or planning to attend)? *

Have you already completed a university qualification (degree/diploma/certificate)? *

No — this is my first Yes — I already have one

What type of TVET qualification are you studying? *

Student Status

What best describes your situation? *

What was your course pass rate (%) in your last academic year? *

NSFAS requires a minimum pass rate of 60% for continued funding.

How many subjects did you pass in your previous level? *

NC(V) requires at least 5 subjects passed; Report 191 requires at least 3.

Financial Eligibility

Are you a SASSA grant recipient (Foster Care, Care Dependency, or Child Support Grant)? *

Yes — I receive a SASSA grant No

What is your combined annual household income? *

Household income = combined gross income of parents/guardian/spouse + student's own income.

Disability

Do you have a documented disability (supported by an HPCSA-registered medical professional)? *

No Yes — I have a documented disability