Students applying for NSFAS funding for the 2027 academic year need to complete and submit the correct consent form as part of the application process.
The official NSFAS website identifies the 2027 NSFAS Consent Form as form APP2027. The form gives NSFAS permission to verify the applicant’s information, as well as information relating to their parent, guardian or spouse, against third-party sources.
The NSFAS 2027 application period opened on 18 September 2026 and closes on 31 October 2026. Applying for NSFAS funding is free.
NSFAS 2027 Consent Form – Quick Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Form | NSFAS Consent Form |
| Form number | APP2027 |
| Academic year | 2027 |
| Purpose | Allows NSFAS to verify applicant and household information |
| Who signs | Applicant and required parent(s), legal guardian(s) or spouse(s) |
| Ink | Black ink |
| Electronic signatures | Not accepted |
| Writing | Capital letters |
| Upload | Clear photo or scan through myNSFAS |
| Application opening date | 18 September 2026 |
| Application closing date | 31 October 2026 |
| Application fee | None |
What Is the NSFAS 2027 Consent Form?
The NSFAS Consent Form is a supporting document used during the funding application process.
By completing and signing the form, applicants give NSFAS permission to verify the information provided in their application against independent or third-party data sources.
This verification can be used when NSFAS assesses an applicant’s financial eligibility. NSFAS states that every applicant must submit an accurate, completed and signed consent form.
Download the NSFAS 2027 Consent Form
The official NSFAS application page provides the APP2027 Consent Form under the supporting documents section.
Official NSFAS 2027 application and consent-form page:
Download the NSFAS 2027 Consent Form (APP2027)
Applicants should use the version provided for the 2027 application cycle rather than an older consent form.
How to Complete the NSFAS APP2027 Consent Form
NSFAS provides specific instructions for completing the consent form.
1. Use the 2027 form
Make sure the document is the current APP2027 version.
NSFAS specifically lists submitting last year’s version as one of the reasons a document can be sent back.
2. Complete the form in capital letters
The official instructions state that the form should be completed in capital letters.
Write clearly so that all information can be read when the document is uploaded.
3. Use black ink
NSFAS instructs applicants to use black ink only.
Do not complete the form using coloured ink or pencil.
4. Sign the form by hand
The consent form requires the appropriate signatures.
Electronic signatures are not accepted. Applicants should print the form, complete it as instructed and sign it by hand.
5. Check every detail
Before uploading the form, check names and ID numbers carefully.
NSFAS lists names or ID numbers that do not match the relevant identity document among the reasons a document may be sent back.
Who Needs to Sign the NSFAS Consent Form?
The official NSFAS information indicates that the consent form must be signed by the applicant and the relevant parent(s), legal guardian(s) or spouse(s) as required by the form.
Applicants should complete the relevant sections rather than adding signatures from people who are not required by their circumstances.
What Happens If You Do Not Submit the Consent Form?
The consent form is an important part of the NSFAS application.
NSFAS states that without an accurate, completed and signed consent form, it cannot assess an applicant for financial eligibility. The application may be closed and marked “REJECTED.”
For this reason, applicants should check the form carefully before uploading it.
How to Upload the NSFAS 2027 Consent Form
After completing the form, applicants can upload the document through their myNSFAS account.
NSFAS says that photos taken with a phone can be used as long as the document is clear, every corner is visible and the text can be read.
Before uploading:
- Make sure the entire page is visible.
- Check that the image is not blurry.
- Avoid glare across the writing.
- Make sure all required signatures are present.
- Check that names and ID numbers are correct.
- Make sure you are submitting the APP2027 version.
- Check that the document can be read clearly.
Common Reasons NSFAS Documents Are Sent Back
NSFAS identifies several common problems that can cause supporting documents to be returned.
These include:
- A corner or edge being cut off.
- A blurry or dark image.
- Glare across the text.
- A missing signature.
- An electronic signature being used.
- Pencil or coloured ink being used instead of black ink.
- Correction fluid being used.
- Corrections not being initialled.
- Uploading the previous year’s form.
- Names or ID numbers not matching the identity document.
Taking a clear photograph after completing the form can help avoid these document-quality problems.
NSFAS 2027 Application Requirements
The consent form is only one part of the NSFAS application.
Applicants must create or access their myNSFAS profile, complete the application and provide the required supporting information and documents.
Depending on your circumstances, NSFAS may require additional forms.
Declaration Form
Applicants aged 34 or younger may need to complete the Declaration Form in circumstances where the required parent or guardian information cannot be provided.
Disability Annexure
Applicants with a disability may need to submit the disability annexure together with the required medical report.
Orphan and Vulnerable Child Declaration
NSFAS provides an Orphan and Vulnerable Child Declaration for applicants under 18 who are orphaned or vulnerable children and cannot provide the usual parent or guardian information.
NSFAS 2027 Application Closing Date
The NSFAS application period for the 2027 academic year opened on 18 September 2026.
The official closing date is 31 October 2026.
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.
How to Apply for NSFAS 2027
The NSFAS application process is completed through the official NSFAS channels.
Step 1: Create or access your myNSFAS account
Register using your South African ID number, cellphone number and email address, or sign in if you already have an account.
Step 2: Complete your application
Fill in your personal and household information and provide the required information.
Step 3: Complete the consent requirements
Complete and sign the APP2027 Consent Form as instructed.
Step 4: Upload supporting documents
Upload clear copies of the documents required for your circumstances.
Step 5: Check everything
Review your application carefully before submitting it.
Step 6: Submit and save your reference number
After submitting, keep your application reference number so you can track the application through myNSFAS.
Is There a Fee to Apply for NSFAS?
No. Applying for NSFAS funding is free.
NSFAS also warns applicants not to share their myNSFAS password or one-time PIN and says that applicants should not pay anyone to submit or speed up an application.
NSFAS 2027 Consent Form FAQs
What is the NSFAS 2027 Consent Form?
It is the APP2027 form that gives NSFAS permission to verify information supplied by the applicant and relevant household members against third-party sources.
Can I use an electronic signature?
No. NSFAS states that electronic signatures are not accepted for the consent form.
What colour ink should I use?
Use black ink only. NSFAS also instructs applicants to complete the form in capital letters.
Can I photograph the consent form with my phone?
Yes. NSFAS says phone photographs are acceptable provided the document is clear, every corner is visible and the text can be read.
What happens if I submit an old consent form?
NSFAS lists submitting last year’s version of the form as one reason a document may be sent back. Use the APP2027 version for the 2027 application.
When do NSFAS 2027 applications close?
The official closing date is 31 October 2026.
Final Checklist Before Uploading APP2027
Before uploading your NSFAS Consent Form, check:
- You are using the APP2027 version.
- The form is completed in capital letters.
- You used black ink.
- The required people have signed.
- No electronic signatures were used.
- Names and ID numbers match the relevant documents.
- No correction fluid has been used.
- Any corrections have been properly initialled.
- The photograph or scan shows the complete page.
- The writing is clear and readable.
- You upload the form through your myNSFAS account.
Last checked: September 2026.
Source: National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) official 2027 application information and FAQ pages.
Author/Updated Information
Written by: Mbalizuke Nkosi
Published: 23 September 2026
Updated: 23 September 2026
Information checked: 23 September 2026
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