NSFAS funds students for the course of their studies, thus they are not need to apply every semester or year. [URL=https://knowledgeapplied.co.za/2024/09/02/nsfas-applications-for-2025-are-now-open/]NSFAS Application[/URL]. When a student is authorized for financing, it is for the whole academic year and following years, assuming that the student satisfies the academic advancement standards.