How Many Years Does Nsfas Cover

How Many Years Does the Nsfas Fund Cover

NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) offers financial support to South African students pursuing higher education, but the duration of coverage is a common question. Typically, NSFAS funding covers a student for the entire duration of their qualification, provided they meet academic performance requirements and remain eligible based on financial need.

Students who have just been enrolled or first-time applicants of Nsfas(who may be in school already but have not applied for Nsfas before) are permitted to apply for the Nsfas in the year 2024. Based on the funds available each year, NSFAS will only provide support to you if you meet the criteria for eligibility under the means test for a maximum of about five years.

Based on the funds available each year, NSFAS will only provide support for a maximum of five years if you meet the requirements for eligibility under the means test. You will be responsible for paying for yourself until you graduate if you regularly change your programme of study and it takes you longer than five years to finish your certificate.

What Does The Nsfas Funds Cover For Universities And Colleges In 2025-2026

The following are some examples of the additional costs that NSFAS will pay with a bursary:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Transport
• Living allowances
• Book allowances
• Incidental/personal care allowance for students in catered residences

Online Application Date Open For Nsfas Funds 2025-2026

The NSFAS application doors will be open to all applicants beginning on November 21st, 2023, and closing on December 15th, 2024. Therefore, applicants are requested to submit their applications by the deadline.

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How Many Years Does Nsfas Cover

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact NSFAS directly:

• Tel: 0860 067 327
• Email: info@nsfas.org.za

I hope the information given has been helpful to you, leave your comments in the comments section. Better still you can visit the official website of NSFAS for more details.