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Part of situation: NSFAS 2027 student funding application process (5 clusters)

NSFAS receives over 868,000 applications for 2027 funding

NSFAS student funding South Africa higher education SASSA

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received 868,626 applications for the 2027 funding cycle since the application period opened on 18 September 2026.

Data from the application dashboard indicates that 70.98% of applicants (616,558) are female, while 29.02% (252,068) are male. The applicant pool includes 800,382 prospective university students and 68,244 applicants for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Additionally, 653,778 applicants are beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), compared to 214,848 non-SASSA applicants.

NSFAS has stated that the application deadline is 31 October 2026, with no extensions permitted. The organization has issued warnings regarding fraudulent social media accounts and unauthorized individuals promising guaranteed funding or requesting payment for assistance. Applicants are urged to use only the official NSFAS website or mobile application.

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National Student Financial Aid Scheme · South Africa · South African Social Security Agency

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NSFAS receives over 868 000 applications for 2027 funding [www.sanews.gov.za]
Bursaries Still Open in South Africa: Applications Closing by 31 October 2026 [www.studentroom.co.za]
Government injects N$2.15 billion in student financial aid through NSFAF | Namibia Economist [economist.com.na]
NSFAS receives over 868 000 applications for 2027 funding [www.ebnewsdaily.co.za]