The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) received 51,474 applications in the four days after applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 18 September 2026. received 51,474 applications in the four days after applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 18 September 2026. I am excited to share this news.
Key figures far:
43,297 applications are, from first-time students or prospective applicants.
6,865 applications come from FET applicants.
1,312 applications come from applicants.
12,625 applications indicated they are SASSA beneficiaries.
38,121 (74.06%) applications are female and 13,353 (25.94%) applications are male.
I want to remind applicants that the 2027 application deadline is 31 October 2026 and NSFAS has said there will be no extension. Applicants are urged to submit all supporting documents and consent forms correctly to avoid delays.
Nsfas Warns There Will Be No Extension
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) received 51,474 applications in the four days after applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 18 September 2026. I am excited to share this news.
Key figures far:
43,297 applications are, from first-time students or prospective applicants.
6,865 applications come from FET applicants.
1,312 applications come from applicants.
12,625 applications indicated they are SASSA beneficiaries.
38,121 (74.06%) applications are female and 13,353 (25.94%) applications are male.
I want to remind applicants that the 2027 application deadline is 31 October 2026 and NSFAS has said there will be no extension. Applicants are urged to submit all supporting documents and consent forms correctly to avoid delays.