Nursing Colleges With Nsfas 2025-2026

Nursing Colleges With Nsfas Application 2025-2026

Nursing is a field of work in the healthcare industry that focuses on providing care to people so they can achieve, maintain, or regain optimal health and quality of life. Have you completed high school and would like to pursue your career in a nursing course at the tertiary level of education, do you have the means to pay for the cost involved, are you wondering if you can get financial support from the National Students Financial Aid Scheme then continue reading, this blog post has the deepest explanation below.

NSFAS only gives financial support to students who are enrolled in any of the public Tvet Colleges or universities in South Africa. For you to get the NSFAS funds, you first need to be admitted into any of the public universities that offer a nursing course and make sure that you meet all the application requirements. There are numerous nursing colleges across the nation.  But you won’t be able to receive financing through NSFAS since they are private institutions. However, you can ask the college about any potential financial aid possibilities the university could have for you.

What Nursing Colleges Offer NSFAS Funding?

NSFAS is proud to partner with numerous public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges throughout South Africa. These institutions provide a variety of nursing programs, including diplomas and bachelor’s degrees. Here are some notable examples of nursing colleges supported by NSFAS:

Universities:

• University of Pretoria
• Tshwane University of Technology
• Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
• University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Nelson Mandela University

TVET Colleges:

• Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
• Durban University of Technology (DUT)
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
• Free State College of Nursing (FSCN)
• Mthatha Nursing College

Nursing Colleges With Nsfas 2025-2026 Application Date

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

What Does The Nsfas Bursary Pay For In 2025

Nsfas offers payments of student registration fees and tuition fees. Apart from that it also caters to the following:

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 allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

Read Also: Tshwane North Tvet College Nursing Requirements 2025

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 R2900 per annum

Requirements For Nsfas Application 2025 Opening Date

All candidates must supply the following supporting documents to be considered; 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

Nursing Colleges With Nsfas 2025-2026

How To Apply For The 2025 Nsfas Funds

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.