NSFAS CPUT

NSFAS CPUT

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) offers crucial financial support to eligible students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). This assistance covers essential expenses such as tuition fees, registration fees, accommodation, meals, learning materials, transport, and personal care allowances. NSFAS bursaries help ensure that students can focus on their studies without financial stress, as they cover registration, tuition, and allowances for books, travel, meals, and accommodation.

These funds are provided as loans, which must be repaid once the student secures employment and earns over R30,000 annually or R2,500 monthly. To be eligible for NSFAS funding, students must be South African citizens or permanent residents, with a combined household income of R350,000 or less per year, and must be enrolled at a public university or TVET college. This financial aid plays a vital role in helping students pursue higher education, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to their academic and professional success.

To apply for NSFAS funding, this article is here to assist you by providing you with the important dates and deadlines, requirements and how to apply for the upcoming academic year.

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NSFAS CPUT Application Date 2026-2027

NSFAS would like to inform interested students of CPUT to submit their online application form funding from November 21 to December 2026. Applicants are urged to submit their applications before the closing date as late applications will not be considered for the 2026 academic year.

Who Can Apply For CPUT NSFAS?

You qualify for an NSFAS allowance if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2026 or you are already studying at a CPUT and you meet the following requirements:

• South African citizens or permanent residents
• SASSA grant recipients
• Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
• Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
• Must have an email account and cell phone number.

Required Documents To Apply Online For CPUT NSFAS 2026-2027

The following documents are required to apply online for NSFAS funding at Cape Peninsula University of Technology;

Students with disabilities must provide:

• A completed and signed Disability Annexure Form, please ensure that the medical report is merged with this disability annexure when you create a file to submit with your application.

*Students must download the NSFAS 2025 Consent form:

• NSFAS reserves the right to validate all information and details provided by the applicant and parent/guardian/spouse against independent third-party data sources.

Students must download the NSFAS Orphan or Vulnerable Child Declaration form:

• This form is only to be completed by applicants who are under the age of 18 and who are orphans OR, who are vulnerable children in that they have been exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation, risk of violence and substance abuse.

*Students must download the NSFAS Declaration form:

• This form only applies to applicants who are 34 years old or younger. This form is used to verify parental/guardian details.

Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

• Retrenchment letter
• Death certificate/s
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of legal guardianship
• Marriage certificate
• other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter

NB: Based on the application type, the system will generate a list of required documents for upload.

How To Apply For NSFAS At CPUT 2026-2027

NSFAS Application must be done online on the official website of NSFAa during the application period. Follow the step-by-step guide below to complete the application for NSFAS funding;

• Create a profile:

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or download the NSFAS App on Google Play or App Store. Your ID number will be your username.

• Apply now:

Click on the “Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

• Complete:

Submit your application.

READ: CPUT NSFAS Allowances 2026-2027

Track CPUT NSFAS Application Status 2026-2027

Follow the steps below to track the status of your application;

Visit the myNSFAS Portal

• Go to the NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za.
• Click on the myNSFAS button located at the top-right corner of the homepage.

Log in to Your Account

• Enter the email address you used to register and your password.
• Complete the CAPTCHA to verify your identity.
• Click Sign In.

Check Your Application Status

• Once logged in, locate the Track Application Progress or Application Status tab.
• Click on it to see the current status of your application.

Understand the Status Terms

• Application Submitted: Your application has been received and is currently being processed.
• Documents Missing: You need to upload the required documents.
• Under Review: Your application is being reviewed to verify eligibility.
• Approved: Your funding has been approved.
• Rejected: Your application did not meet the required criteria (a reason will be provided).

Monitor Your Status

• Regularly check for updates on your application, including any additional steps you may need to take, such as uploading missing documents or accepting your funding offer.

Contact CPUT

For general inquiries, you can contact the CPUT call centre at info@cput.ac.za or reach them by phone at +27 21 959 6767.
For inquiries related to applications, admissions, and registration, you can contact the following numbers:

• +27 21 959 6393
• +27 21 959 6270
• +27 21 959 6072
• +27 21 460 3393
• +27 21 460 3373
• +27 21 460 8353

Contact NSFAS

• www.nsfas.org.za
• Facebook: National Student Financial AidScheme
• Instagram: myNSFAS
• Twitter: myNSFAS
• WHATSAPP: 0785198006
• USSD: *120*67327

NSFAS offers essential financial assistance to students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), covering tuition fees, accommodation, meals, and other necessary expenses. Visit the official website for more information. I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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