The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) has opened applications for its Outstanding Study Debt Repayment Programme for 2025/2026. This bursary initiative aims to assist graduates and professionals who have completed their qualifications but are still struggling with outstanding study debt.
If you meet the criteria, this is a valuable opportunity to ease your financial burden while focusing on building your career.
Bursary Details
- Company: FASSET
- Location: South Africa
- Closing Date: 27 February 2026
- Funding: Settlement of outstanding study debt, up to R80 000 per applicant per year
Who Can Apply?
The bursary is open to both employed and unemployed applicants who have completed a qualification relevant to the FAS sector.
Employed Applicants
- Must be employed within the FASSET sector or affiliated with professional bodies within the sector.
- Cross-sectoral employers, NGOs, and community-based organisations (COBs) are also included.
- Must earn R660 000 or less per annum.
Unemployed Applicants
- Must have completed a qualification relevant to the FAS sector.
- Household income must not exceed R1 000 000 per annum.
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must have an outstanding loan at NSFAS or another higher public learning institution.
- The loan should have been used to fund a completed qualification relevant to the FAS sector.
- Funding will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to budget availability.
Settlement Amount
- The bursary covers outstanding study debt repayment.
- The maximum settlement is R80 000 per applicant per year.
- Only applicants who meet all eligibility requirements will be considered.
- Communication will be sent directly to successful candidates.
How to Apply
Required Documents:
- Please refer to Section F of the Online Application Form for compulsory documents required and must be submitted in PDF format.
- FASSET reserves the rights to decline all applications with outstanding documents. (Refer to Section F).
Apply Online for the FASSET: Bursary (Outstanding Study Debt Repayment) – 2025 / 2026
Conclusion
The FASSET Outstanding Study Debt Repayment Programme 2025/2026 is a much-needed opportunity for graduates who are ready to advance their careers but remain constrained by unpaid study loans. With limited funding available, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible to stand a better chance of receiving support.
