Quick Answer: NSFAS Disability Annexure Requirements
The disability annexure is the document that supports an application made on the basis of disability. It normally has to be completed by a qualified professional rather than by the applicant alone.
A separate, higher household income threshold generally applies to students with disabilities, and the annexure is what evidences the basis for it. It may also support additional assistive-device or support provision. Requirements.co.za is an independent information website. It does not administer NSFAS funding, issue forms or process submissions, and it does not host official forms.
Who This Requirement Applies To
This guide is for applicants applying on the basis of disability, including those seeking the higher income threshold or disability-related support.
It covers what the annexure is and how it is commonly completed. Download the current version from the official platform.
Eligibility Requirements
The annexure is not self-certified. It normally requires professional confirmation, and the level of detail required reflects that it supports both eligibility and any support provision.
Applicant type
- The applicant completes their own portion and signs.
- A qualified medical or health professional normally completes the clinical portion confirming the disability.
- Parents or guardians may still need to complete income and consent sections, since the income test still applies at the higher threshold.
Documents You May Need
The annexure sits alongside the ordinary application documents rather than replacing them.
Required proof
- The current disability annexure form from the official platform.
- Professional completion and signature of the clinical sections.
- Supporting medical documentation where the form calls for it.
- The standard application documents, including identity and income evidence and the consent form.
Steps to Apply or Prepare
Download the current annexure early, because the professional sections cannot be completed instantly and appointment availability may affect your timeline.
Have the relevant professional complete and sign their portion in full, then complete your own sections.
Upload the annexure with the rest of your application before the closing date, keeping all pages together in one legible document.
Costs, Processing Times and Validity
There is no charge for the annexure itself, though a consultation to have it completed may carry a cost depending on where you obtain it. The applicable income threshold and the support the annexure may unlock are set by NSFAS and reviewed between cycles.
Common Mistakes and Delays
Common mistake
- Leaving the professional sections incomplete or unsigned.
- Starting the annexure too close to the closing date to obtain a professional appointment.
- Assuming the annexure removes the income test rather than changing which threshold applies.
- Uploading only part of a multi-page annexure.
Where to Confirm Official Requirements
Download the current version of the form from the official NSFAS platform and confirm the completion requirements with NSFAS. The Official Requirements Sources South Africa page links to the responsible bodies. Where information here differs from what NSFAS currently publishes, follow NSFAS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NSFAS disability annexure?
It is the supporting document for an application made on the basis of disability, normally requiring completion by a qualified professional as well as by the applicant.
Does disability change the income threshold?
A separate, higher household income threshold normally applies to students with disabilities. The figures are set by NSFAS and reviewed between cycles, so confirm the current position.
Who completes the annexure?
The applicant completes their sections and a qualified professional normally completes the clinical confirmation. The form specifies who is required.
Does the income test still apply?
Yes, generally, but against the higher threshold rather than the standard one. The annexure supports the basis for that threshold rather than removing the assessment.
Where can I confirm annexure requirements?
Confirm directly with NSFAS, which issues the form and sets the requirements.