CPUT NSFAS Bursaries Open For 2025-2026

CPUT NSFAS Bursaries Open For 2025-2026

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) manages the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), which provides financial aid to eligible students studying at Cape Peninsula University of Technology who are financially handicapped. To apply, applicants must earn less than R350,000 annually, be South African citizens with a valid SA identification number. All applicants have until 31st of January 2025 to submit all application documents for NSFAS review, decision and funding

CPUT NSFAS Bursary Application Documents Required

All applicants for the CPUT NSFAS bursary must provide the following documents:

• Copy of ID card or Birth certificate
• Front and back side of a smart card
• Copy of Parents/Guardian/spouse ID
• Proof of income
• Personal email address and cellphone number

Read Also: CPUT Online Application Steps For 2025

When to Apply For CPUT NSFAS 2025

The CPUT NSFAS 2025 application process is open to South African students enrolled in or planning to enroll at CPUT. Starting on Friday, September 20, 2024, NSFAS applications will be accepted online from all students coming from a poor financial background. The NSFAS and CPUT will collaborate to offer bursaries or financial aid to deserving but struggling students. CPUT NSFAS applications are only accepted for students pursuing their first undergraduate degree or diploma.

Who Qualifies For CPUT NSFAS Bursary

Students who meet the following criteria are qualified to apply for CPUT NSFAS

• Only South African citizens and permanent residents.
• Applicants whose combined gross household income does not exceed R350 000 per annum
• A student living with disabilities whose combined gross household income  does not exceed R600 000 per annum
• SASSA grant recipient will automatically be funded by NSFAS
• Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per year.

See Also: Courses Funded By NSFAS 2024

What does the CPUT NSFAS bursary cover?

Students who are approved for NSFAS funding are covered for the following:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees

CPUT NSFAS students also receive allowances for the following:

• Food
• Personal care
• Learning Material
• Accommodation or transport

Extra support is provided to students living with disabilities, such as:

• Medical assessments
• Assistive devices:
• Human support

How to Apply for CPUT NSFAS bursary for the academic year 2025-2026

Prospective applicants must follow the processes below to complete the CPUT NSFAS application form online

All eligible applicants must:

• Create account
• Receive OTP for account validation
• Go to APPLY link
• Complete required information
• Upload required documents
• Receive reference number for submission confirmation
• Track application status on dashboard