Information reviewed 20 September 2026
A bursary provider may ask for an affidavit when a household circumstance cannot be shown with a normal payslip or employer letter.
What to explain
State who is making the declaration, the relationship to the student, the relevant financial or employment circumstance and the period it covers.
Keep it factual
An affidavit is a sworn statement. Do not invent income or employment information.
Supporting evidence
The provider may still request bank statements, proof of unemployment, social-grant information or other records.
Related Student Funding Guides
Student Funding HubRead the related guide.Bursaries for 2027Read the related guide.Bursaries by FieldRead the related guide.Bursary Application GuideRead the related guide.NSFAS 2027Read the related guide.University Applications 2027Read the related guide.
Independent guidance: funding providers, universities and government programmes can change eligibility, dates and documents. Confirm the final requirements before sending sensitive information or making financial decisions.