NSFAS Document Checklist
Make sure you have all required documents before applying. Missing documents = application rejected.
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Critical Information
- • All documents must be certified (certified within 3 months)
- • Documents must be clear and legible (not blurry or cut off)
- • Upload as PDF or JPG (not Word documents)
- • File size limit: 2MB per document
- • Deadline: Submit all documents within 7-14 days when requested
Required for ALL Applicants
Certified Copy of Your ID
Your South African ID or passport
Parent/Guardian 1 ID Copy
ID of your first parent/guardian
Proof of Household Income
Evidence of total household income
Matric Results/Certificate
Your Grade 12 results
Conditional Documents
Parent/Guardian 2 ID Copy
ID of your second parent/guardian
📋 If you have two parents/guardians
Proof of Registration
Confirmation from your institution
📋 If you are a continuing student
Academic Record/Transcript
Your previous year results
📋 If you are a continuing student
SASSA Grant Letter
Proof of social grant (if applicable)
📋 If anyone in household receives SASSA grant
Parent Death Certificate
If parent is deceased
📋 If one or both parents are deceased
Marriage Certificate
If parents are married
📋 If claiming married parent household income
Divorce Decree
If parents are divorced
📋 If parents are divorced
Consent Form
Parental consent for students under 18
📋 If you are under 18 years old
Disability Assessment
Medical proof of disability
📋 If you are a student with disability
Where to Get Certified Copies
Police Station (SAPS)
Free certification. Bring original + copy. Can take 30 min - 2 hours depending on queue.
Post Office
Costs ~R15-R30 per document. Faster than SAPS. Bring original + copy + ID.
Commissioner of Oaths
Usually at attorney offices, magistrate courts. May charge R50-R100. Same day service.
Ready to Upload?
Once you have all your documents certified and ready, upload them to your myNSFAS portal.
Go to myNSFAS Portal →