How Much Does Nsfas Pay For Food 2025

How Much Does Nsfas Pay For Food Allowance 2025

Are you a student wondering how much Nsfas pays for food? As a beneficiary of Nsfas funding, it is important to know how much you will get for your living expenses, including food. The NSFAS is a very helpful program for people who would otherwise find it difficult to pay for their higher education. The NSFAS seeks to advance the educational and human development objectives of South Africa by assisting those without the financial resources to continue their education.

The NSFAS funds pay for the cost of tuition, books, food, lodging, and travel expenses. Currently, enrolment for the academic year 2025–2026 is available at the majority of public universities and Tvet colleges. In this post, we will discuss the amount Nsfas pays for food and what you can expect.

Enrollment Date For Nsfas Bursary 2025-2026

The online application date for Nsfas 2025-2026 begins on September 20th, 2024, and closes on December 15th, 2024. Therefore, applicants are requested to submit their applications by the deadline.

2025 NSFAS Food Allowance: How Much and How It Works

The Nsfas bursaries give coverage for additional annual allowances in addition to registration and tuition costs:

What The Nsfas Cover Allowance For University Students:

• 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 and food allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

What The Nsfas Cover For Tvet College Students:

• 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, and allowance for Food R2900 per annum

Read Also: What Does Nsfas Bursary Cover 2025

Nsfas Allowance

Nsfas Online Application Documents Required For 2025

All candidates must supply the following supporting documents to be considered for the funds, so make sure you have them available before submitting your application. Applications won’t be accepted without these materials:

• South African ID document (this can include any of the following)
• copy of green ID document
• temporary ID from the DHA
• copy of both sides of the Smart ID card
• unbridged birth certificate
• Non-SASSA grant applicants: Parents, guardians, or spouse ID documents (copies only)
• Own, parents, guardians, or spouse proof of income, if a non-SASSA applicant (this can include any of the following:
• latest payslip if employed (not older than 3 months)
• UIF letter
• employment letter
• retrenchment letter, if a non-SASSA applicant
• Students with disabilities: complete and sign the Disability Annexure A Form
• Students who are recognized as Vulnerable Children by the Department of Social Development: complete and sign the Vulnerable Child
• Declaration Form

Nsfas Online Submission Procedure For 2025-2026

For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact 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.