WATCH | Minister Buti Manamela launches 2027 NSFAS application cycle as funding window opens
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela is launching the 2027 NSFAS application cycle in Johannesburg on Friday, with the funding window opening for prospective students.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela is set to launch the 2027 National Student Financial Aid Scheme application cycle on Friday in Johannesburg. The funding window for prospective students officially opens this day, providing them with a limited time frame to apply for financial assistance for the upcoming academic year.
The briefing, held in Parktown, aims to demonstrate NSFAS's preparedness to manage applications and provide necessary financial support to students. Applications will be available from September 18, 2026, and close on October 31, 2026, offering students just over six weeks to submit their funding applications. During the briefing, Manamela and NSFAS officials will share information on the application process and the scheme's readiness in terms of operations, technology, and customer support.
A live demonstration of the application process will be conducted, guiding prospective students through the procedure. The Department of Higher Education and Training has urged eligible students to apply early and ensure the accuracy of their submitted information before the deadline. This launch coincides with the approaching deadline for learners applying to Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges, which closes on September 30, 2026.
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