How Much Does NSFAS Give Students In 2025-2026

How Much Does NSFAS Give Students In 2025-2026

How Much Does NSFAS Give Students For Accommodation In 2025-2026

Are you curious about how much funding NSFAS gives to students? Look no further! NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges.

Payments for registration fees, tuition, lodging, meals, transportation, and other expenses are covered by the Nsfas allowances. Consequently, you will receive a monthly student allowance if you are found to be eligible for assistance. It is important to remember that this usually begins as soon as classes resume.

It may therefore be necessary for you to remain calm if your college or university is still on holiday. Nevertheless, cash is used to pay for these benefits. Students: Your school may pay for your education, or you as the student may get paid directly through NSFAS Wallet.

Nsfas Qualifications Funds for 2025

The following are the people who qualify for the 2025 Nsfas allowances:

• All South African citizens
• All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
• Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
• A person with a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
• SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and need not submit any proof of income.

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What Are the University NSFAS Allowances for 2025-2026?

University students who are confirmed by Nsfas for funds will receive the following amounts as allowances every month to pay for the following:

• Accommodation(As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
• Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500  per annum
• Living allowance R15, of 000  per annum
• Book allowances R5200 per annum
• Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

How Much Support Does NSFAS Provide Tvet Students in 2025-2026?

Tvet College students who are confirmed by Nsfas for funds will receive the following amounts as allowances every month to pay for the following:

• Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
• Accommodation in a peri-urban area R18,900 per annum
• Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
• Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350  per annum
• Transport R7000 per annum
• Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

CONTACT NSFAS

For any queries related to this bursary program, please get in touch with NSFAS directly:

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

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.