NSFAS Eligibility CheckerCheck the basic NSFAS rules in one minute

Are you a South African citizen?

Yes No

Will you study at a public university or TVET college?

Yes No

Do you receive a SASSA grant (not SRD)?

Yes No

Do you have a disability?

Yes No

Combined household income per year

R

Check eligibility

This checks the basic rules only. NSFAS makes the final decision when you apply on my.nsfas.org.za.

The NSFAS rules in short

NSFAS funds South African citizens from households earning up to R350,000 a year, or R600,000 for students with a disability, who study at public universities and TVET colleges. SASSA grant recipients pass the income test automatically.