NSFAF 2025 INTAKE (Requirements, Fees, Deadline, Everything You Need To Know)
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) 2025 Intake Information
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2025 applications.
Applications open on 27 January 2025 for Undergraduates, Postgraduates, and Vocational applicants to study at local and SADC/International recognized institutions with accredited programs.
Please note that mature age applications will only be accepted for local public institutions.
It is mandatory that all required documents are uploaded during the application period as no additional documents will be accepted after the deadline. Visit https://highintellects.com/nsfaf-2022-intake-requirements-fees-deadline-everything-you-need-to-know/ to understand specific requirements per funding category (undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational).
Due to funding limitations, applications are subject to the below criteria:
- Applicants apply towards priority fields of studies which are available and can be viewed here
- Total combined debt to NSFAF may not exceed N$350,000 (previous debt plus loan to be awarded).
- If you have previously benefited from the NSFAF, contact Recovery to acknowledge your debts before a new award is made.
- Applicants are subjected to vetting with employment status (including self-employment).
- Financial assistance is granted, subject to availability of funds.
- Funding parental income threshold is N$500,000 for students who are 28 years of age or younger and unemployed.
- Funding own/spousal income threshold is N$300,000 for employed students or above the age of 28 and unemployed.
Note:
- Students will be provisionally awarded provided the applicant meets the NSFAF basic funding requirements.
- All applicants will be required to apply online, including trainees at VTCs. No manual application will be accepted.
- Due dates are final and will not be extended.
ADITIONAL INFORMATION (2022 NSFAF INTAKE)
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund notifies potential applicants for 2025 academic year about important information and documents required for application.
Prospective applicants are advised to take note of the following information:
- NSFAF provides financial assistance to eligible students mainly in a form of loans.
- No student should be considered for NSFAF funding if he/she has already benefited from a programme at the same level of qualification framework.
- A student may only receive financial assistance from the Fund to study at any two qualification levels (i.e. Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Honour’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree). Funding for a third qualification level shall only be permissible if a debtor has settled previous debts. This is necessary to allow the opportunity for other students to benefit from the allocated student funding and also in case of a loan to avoid over-indebting the students.
- A student who is already a beneficiary but failed/passed a previous academic year but applied for funding the following year to pursue a different programme will not be funded for the new program. NSFAF shall nullify the award upon identifying such a case.
- An applicant, who fails to submit all required documents before the closing date of the application period, will be rejected.
| 5.1 Documents to be attached when applying for UNDERGRADUATE studies’ financial assistance: a) A copy of the Full birth certificate, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath, b) A copy of a Namibian Identification (ID), Certified by the Commissioner of Oath, c) A copy/copies of school leaving certificate(s) [Grade 11/12 or equivalent, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath, (this applies to those already with grade 11/12 results), d) A copy of mother’s ID or Death certificate, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath or a Declaration made with the Namibian Police made by any remaining parent/guardian, e) A copy of father’s ID/ Death certificate, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath or a Declaration made with the Namibian Police made by any remaining parent/guardian, f) Parents/ Guardian pay slip with the company stamp or Declaration made with the Commissioner of Oath, in case of unemployment, g) A copy of your payslip with the company stamp (if the applicant is employed), h) In case the applicant is married, provide Spouse’s ID and payslip instead of parents’, i) A copy of a grade 10 certificate, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath (VTCs or mature age applicants), j) A copy of proof of admission and test results on mature age from a Public Institution, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath, (For applicant through mature age, applicable only to those with at least 23 years old), k) Copy of work experience, (applicant applying through Mature Age entry, 3 years for grade12 certificate holder and 5 years for grade 10 certificate holder), l) A copy of evaluation from Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), certified by the Commissioner of the Oath, for all foreign qualifications (including grade 12 certificates). |
| 5.2 Documents to be attached when applying for POSTGRADUATE studies’ financial assistance: a) A copy of the Full birth certificate, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath, b) A copy of a Namibian Identification (ID), Certified by the Commissioner of Oath, c) A copy of Bachelor’s degree at least on NQF level 7, if studying towards an honors degree, or a copy of a master’s degree if studying towards a PhD, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath. If certificates are not issued by the Institution at the time of application, attach academic records, indicating the certificate has been obtained, d) A copy of mother’s ID/ Death certificate, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath or a Declaration made with the Namibian Police made by any remaining parent/guardian, e) A copy of father’s ID/ Death certificate, Certified by the Commissioner of Oath or a Declaration made with the Namibian Police made by any remaining parent/guardian, f) In case the applicant is married, provide Spouse’s ID and payslip instead of parents’, g) A copy of your payslip with the company stamp (if the applicant is employed), h) A copy of the evaluation from Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), certified by the Namibian Police, for all foreign qualifications. |
6. NSFAF REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDING: UNDERGRADUATE, VOCATIONAL AND POSTGRADUATE
6.1. Requirement for undergraduate
6.1.1. Undergraduate degree programmes
- Applicants should have obtained 25 points in Grade 12, in Five (5) subjects with a minimum of E symbol in English. English will form part of the five subjects to be counted; or
- Applicants should have obtained a Diploma at NQF Level 6 at an accredited Institution of Higher Learning provided the applicant has a minimum of 22 points in Grade 12.
Undergraduate Studies at international Institutions
- Applicants should have obtained 35 points (in grade 12) in five subjects (including English) with an E in English to qualify for funding to study internationally for medicine and engineering.
- For other fields of study, applicants should have obtained 30 points (in grade 12) in five subjects (including English) with an E in English to qualify for funding.
6.1.2. Undergraduate Diploma Programmes
- Applicants should have obtained 22 points in Grade 12, in Five (5) subjects with a minimum of F symbol in English. English will form part of the five subjects to be counted.
6.1.3. Undergraduate through Mature age (Applicable for Public Institutions only)
- must be 23 years of age and above;
- has a Grade 10 certificate, with five (5) years minimum working experience; or
- has a Grade 12 certificate with three (3) years minimum working experience;
- Has ability to top up should funding be insufficient for the intended course of study;
- Provide proof of admission on mature age level from the institution of higher learning including the mature age entry test results.
7. Requirements for VET financial assistance
7.1 Government or SOE owned VTCs
- Full-time/Part-time Applicants studying at approved Vocational Training Centres (Institutions registered under Vocational Education and Training Act, 2008 (Act No. 1 of 2008);
- Priority will be given to applicants studying priority fields of study as determined from time to time to qualify for funding; and
7.2 Privately owned VTCs
- Full-time/Part-time applicants studying at accredited and recognized VTC (Institutions registered under VET ACT 1 of 2008) and offer accredited qualifications;
- Obtain a minimum of 20 points in Grade 12 in six (6) subjects with a Symbol F in English;
- Obtained admission at an approved VTC in Namibia studying towards minimum NQF Level 1 and Maximum NQF Level 6 qualification;
- Priority will be given to Private VTC beneficiaries studying priority fields of study as determined from time to time to qualify for funding
7.3 International requirements for VET trainees
- Must have obtained 25 points in grade 12, in five subjects, with at least symbol F in English;
Financial Assistance may be offered in the event of direct transfers from local to international VTC institutions if the programme or level is not offered in Namibia.- Advertisement –
- Priority will be given to applicants studying abroad in priority fields of study if the programme/level is not offered in Namibia.
8. Requirement for postgraduate studies
- Applicants studying towards post-graduate Diploma/ Honours, Masters and PhD programmes or Research based postgraduate study;
- Applicants already have prior undergraduate qualifications (Bachelor degree level 7, Honours level 8, or Masters level 9), or have completed their studies but waiting for the graduation to be officially conferred;
- The applicant must have been admitted or enrolled to study on a full-time or part-time or distance mode at an approved local or international institution of higher education;
- Consideration will only be given to applicants studying towards priority fields of studies;
- Applicants should submit proof of provisional admission attached to their applications;
- Preference will be given to the students studying at Local Institutions and within SADC.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY (NSFAF 2025 APPLICATION)
The deadline for applications is 31 March 2025.
For enquiries or further assistance during the online application process, contact NSFAF Head Office at Tel: 061: 434 6000 or via e-mail: info@nsfaf.na
Note: For more information, visit this page
NSFAF Vision, Mission, Mandate, and Core Values
NSFAF General Eligibility Criteria
Vocational Education and Training Financial Assistance
NSFAF Student Application Portal
Required Documents for NSFAF Application
Payment Plans and Calculators for Students Abroad
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
do you offer social work and psychology courses online?
The NSFAF does not offer courses but instead provides funds to needy students.
Are the online application forms for nsfaf open this January 2025?
Not yet. Visit the homepage often for updates
Why is NSFAF not funding the mature age for IUM this year? I applied last year but i was rejected with no reason and again this I cant ? why are putting us down like that?
This is due to funding limitations
Good day i would like to know, if i would be funded. i am a current student at SBS. I did my last 2 subjects, Police Management and research. I have outstanding amount of N$ 8660 . I need to pay this amount inorder to be issues with my Qualification.( Bachelors degree of Police management
Hello Benjamin, get in touch with the management of NSFAF for assistance
when is the due date for applications
The date will be provided in due course.
My father is a fully Namibian and he was using those west Africa ID,and now they are no longer being used and he is busy straggling to get the normal ones but he only received some documents.. he is still on hold…..my question is ….can I be given a loan if he do a declaration as a proof
Yes, if there is a declaration
I applied last year then I got the acknowledgement letter from NSFAF ,now the problem is i didnt manage to go to school due to some healthy conditions… so now my name was out to receive the loan but i can’t because i didn’t go to any University. Now will NSFAF allow me to apply for a loan this year or i will be seen as a thief???
You don’t have to reapply. Visit the NSFAF office with your documents when you are ready to start school,
I have applied to NSFAF last year 2021 , I got the acknowledgement letter from NSFAF and I didn’t go to any university anymore. My question is should I reapply for funding or what should I do?
Please help.
Yes, you’ll have to reapply during the next intake
good day !
Do NSFAF fund welwitchia student in certificate in enrolled nurse and midwifery
Yes they do
When they don’t have 25 in 5…..
Admissions are based on merits, hence if you don’t qualify, then you get replaced.
How many years of study will i select and the level of qualification because is there is only degree and diploma can you please help to give us an idea how can we manage to apply
Select the study years as per your course.
when is the deadline for applications?
The 2025 NSFAF application is yet to be announced. Visit the homepage often for updates on the dates
I was a student at NIMT,, I applied for the loan and I didn’t get any approval letter, now I want to change my career to another institution, Tulipohamba training institute. Do I reapply or what must I do
Since you will be changing institutions, and perhaps your course of study, you need to reapply
good day
kindly requested to show me how can i get the application form online ? i can not find it please.
The link is yet to published. Visit the homepage often for updates
I was awarded a loan by NSFAF 2020, I was doing my first year then. I failed my first year then I had to fund for my studies 2021.
Now this year 2025 I would like to change to a different course, my question is do I have to re-apply or how do I go about it?
Yes, you’ll need to start a new application since you changed your programme of study
I was funded by NSFAF previously to do HR course. I did not complete all my modules. I want to know if i can apply again to continue and finish the program?
Yes, you need a new application
i have question, in regard of absent parents, do i still need to upload they document, if i have a guardian present
Yes, upload documents of your guardian
I was doing Early Childhood Development at DAPP from 2020 till 2021 doing Diploma level 5 and i was funded by nsfaf for those two years now I’m registered with Namcol for level 7 can I get assistance from the fund body again if yes which document should I need to provide or should I reapply from step 1?
Yes, you need to reapply
In my case i only have my father birthcertificate instead of his ID cos i dont know where he is currently i tried by all means but never found him..so my question is that will i be able to secure the loans with his birthcertificate with a declaration?.is it me who need to declare under oath or my parent(mother) regarding my father issue?
The declaration must be done by your guardian who in your case, is your mother
I want to take a course at a private institution of approximately 1month to complete it, but it requires 9500 because after doing the course the company recruits you .
Does nasfaf also assist with such matter to aponsor a loan ?
You may receive funding if you satisfy the requirements
What more if I’m doing foundation at whtc, em I allowed to apply nsaf and requirement?
Pre or bridging programmes will only be considered if the programme is a pre-requisite of the formal programmes. In the event, where the pre-programme is only implemented for the students who did not meet the requirements of the actual programme, then application for those students will not be considered.
Where can I get form for nsfaf and nimt march intake
Get access to the 2022 NSFAF online application form here
Can I use my August results (23 points with a D in english)to apply …because I’m not yet done with my rewriting of exam
As NASFAF application,are out. i want to apply for a loan but am afraid that the due date will come soon because i did not apply yet to the instution,i will apply with june 2025 intake..can i still apply if there is no letter 0f admission?
Yes, applicants need to submit each document mentioned above.
I was doing Education in 2020, and Nsfaf paid for my first year, so in 2021 I changed to Nursing at the same institution but I paid for myself and Nsfaf did give me an approval letter in 2021 around march saying that they will pay my tuition fees starting as from my second year( 2025) in Nursing. Now the question is what do I do this year( 2025) about Nsfaf paying for me? Do I have to go to the office with my documents or do I have to reapply?
Yes, you need to reapply but if you can, go to the office with your documents and explain the whole situation. It will be much easier compared to just reapplying online
Hi Im Operi currently having 21 points in 5 subjects is there a chance that I can be funded if I’m doing a certificate in enrolled nursing at WHTC I need help there please
Yes, you can be funded if you are doing a Certificate programme
iam doing certificate in enrolled nurse and midwifery at welwitchia with 24 in 5 and E in english , will i be able to get nasfaf funding if i apply ?
I would like to log into my portal to continue with my application, I get a reply that wrong username and password, but I am using the unique ID I was sent via email, but I have already received an acknowledgement letter, what can I do? Please help
Failing to login in order to finish my application, but it is Failing, and I received an acknowledgement letter should I be worried? Please help
If you already received an acknowledgment letter, it means you are recognized as a beneficiary. Get in touch with the management of NSFAF for assistance
Good evening am Christophine I have been trying to apply for funds for 2025 academic year but am not going through is the form available I have registered at nust but I have no money the registration is duing on the 11 February and I have no single penny with me I need help with this funds please provide me with the form…
The application form is available here.
Is it possible for me to get a loan from NSFAF even though i did not receive my ID card but i applied for it but hos not yet arrived.
You need each document mentioned above during your application
I am doing occupational health and safety at paramedic with grade 10 . will i able to get nsfaf funding if I apply?
Grade 10 certificates are the criteria for mature applicants
Good day, does NSFAF offer loans to a graduate that was offered loan before and still didn’t pay the loan back? I want to know if I can be funded twice for a different course ?
No, you cannot, unless you pay your pending loan
Evenng dearest ..i want to apply September intake 2025 but the deadline is on march will I able to apply with addimision letter incase of your due day
No, you need to apply during the application process, else your forms won’t go through
Dear sir /madam I just want to ask if there is other link to apply because the current one is not going through anymore.
No, there aren’t any other links as of now. The technical staff at the NSFAF is working on resolving the issue. Get in touch with them for assistance;
Phone: +264 83380 0117, 061: 434 6000
E-mail: info@nsfaf.na
I applied for a loan all documents were uploaded, unfortunately my mother’s payslip was not certified.
Can I bring it in by hand as resubmission is no longer possible because the due is over.
Hello Ndangi, you can visit the office of NSFAF for a chance
Hey .will I able to apply nsfaf since I didnt apply at varsity ..I want to go with September intake 2025. .and the due date for 2025 is coming soon…or should I wait for adimittion letter on September and apply 2025
It is mandatory that all required documents are uploaded during the application period as no additional documents will be accepted after the deadline. If you can provide all the documents, then you can apply for funding
I applied in 2021 but then didn’t get the funding because i didn’t go to school..i am then trying to apply again and it’s saying my id number is already available.I must just log in my NSFAF ID,but as i am trying to do so,it’s saying the unique id is wrong.[21OMUS08929]
The ID must be of the same one as before. If you can’t obtain the ID, then you should create a new account.
Goodday,i was funded 2015 for a diploma in junior education, now i want to do my honours degree in education, do i also need to present a declaration since I’m still an undergraduate student?or only a payslip?
See details on the loan reactivation here
Kindly help me here, I’m planning to go for further studies in September 2025 so since the deadline for NSFAF is 31 March 2025, do i have to apply now and just be waiting for acknowledgement letter or do I just have to wait and apply for the loan next year when am already admitted into the institution?
You can apply now for the acknowledgment letter. Get in touch with the management of NSFAF for clarification
Am Moses and I have applied to your institution,
My question is the names for March intake 2025 level 1 at nimt will be out when? Please whatsapp me 081260263
The March 2025 shortlisted names have been published here
Good Morning
I applied to study at Stadio formerly known as Southern Business School will i qualify for a loan if i apply for one.
please advise
Yes, if the school has an accreditation, then you can get funding from the NSFAF
does one qualify for loan with 24 points in grade 11, doing nursing at welwicthia
Yes, you stand a chance of being funded by the NSFAF
Why is nsfuf not fundind people if they are admited into any institutions. Like doing batcherol at welwitchia with 24 point in5 with D symbol in English.since our qualification is 25 point in 6 to do batcherol an I have 27 in 6
The NSFAf funds’ applicants who meet the application requirements
Good day will i be able to get a loan with 20 point in grade 12 doing office administration at vtc
You stand a chance. But, remember funding is based on grade preference
I’m a parent with a child at I-Care doing certificate in midwifery. Is she qualified to apply for Nasfaf loan or not
Get in touch with the management of NSFAF for clarification;
Phone: +264 83380 0117, 061: 434 6000
E-mail: info@nsfaf.na
I want to study at nimt to do electrical engineering,but I have an F symbol in English, would I be given a loan at NSFAF
Yes, you stand a chance of being funded
do I hand in the special consideration application at the offices or i should apply online
All documents must be submited via online. Get in touch with the management for more clarification
I have a grade 10 with a certificate of electrical installation and maintenance and been a self employed for 3 year now want to go continue with my study at NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY It’s possible for me to be funded for my further study…!
Yes, you can apply as a mature applicant
Goodday,do you apply for nasfaf the previous year and study the next year? Or do you just apply the year you are studying?
You apply and get funding the same year
Good morning , I’m a student at welwitchia doing certificate level 6 , I have obtained 19 points in 5 and E in English , do I qualify to apply for NASFAF
When applying for the NSFAF, applicants should obtain a minimum of 22 points in Grade 12, in Five (5) subjects with F symbol in English
did NASFA give loan to studenet who are doing certificate in midwife?
Yes, they do
Good morning sir or madam, my name is Seponde Evaristus Kayambuka ID no 97022100675, studying at a local institution in Namibia. I have a problem with my full birth certificate which is claimed to be lost that led me to declare it lost from the oath. I am un able to duplicate it due to the system problem at the home affairs in Rundu (Kavango east) the system’s errors on finding my full information instead it only shows my birth certificate Code. I was asked to look for my late parents details which are currently not available. I had to upload a declaration for my lost document before it is too late to apply.
Hello Seponde Evaristus Kayambuka, get in touch with the management of NSFAF for assistance with your issue;
Tel : +264 61 434 6000 / 6038
Email: info@nsfaf.na
Does NASAF give a loan to IOL student..?Im a second year student at IOL,doing Diploma in Junior Primary Education,I need your help to finish my studies,I’m unemployed,It supposed to be my 3rd year due to the lack of money..please i beg you in the name of God to help me,I’m now 37 years old..please
Yes, the NSFAF funds students of the Institute for Open Learning (IOL)
If my full birth certificate is complicated will Nsfaf fund me or what do I need to do?
All documents must be valid
I have 26 points in 6 subjects, a B in English will NSFAF be able to fund me I wanna go do fitting and turning at NIMT
Yes, you stand a chance of being funded. Visit the homepage often for updates on the next intake
I was awarded a loan in 2014 for 4 years ,NSFA paid for the first years and i could not finish due to unforeseen cercuatances ,This year i want to go do Nursing at Welwitchia so i still stand a chance even for the last two years
No, you need to reapply
I mean do i stand any chance
I have a question, i applyed 2020 for to be funded and i was accepted and i didn’t continue with my study that year, now i apply for another course, will i need to reapply or what must i do, help please.
Yes, you need to reapply
Afternoon sir/madam I applied for September intake and now I want to know if I’m accepted I’m far from nimt center now what can I do help me please
See the list of accepted applicants here
Good Day
I was awarded a loan by NSFAF for 4 years and they paid for me for 1 year and I could not finish due to unforeseen circumstances ,This year I went back to school still doing the same course, is NSFAF still going to pay for me or do I need to reapply?
You should get in touch with the management of the NSFAF for assistance via email recovery@nsfaf.na
i was funded by nsfaf 2019 and then the following year i failed, 2021 i failed as well now i have improved a lot.. will nsfaf still fund me next year? from unam