Will Nsfas Pay For October 2025-2026

Will NSFAS pay For October 2025-2026; Is NSFAS Open For 2025

When students rely on NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) for funding, the timely release of allowances becomes compelling for their academic journey. As the academic year progresses, many students often wonder about the status of their financial aid for specific months, especially toward the latter part of the year. The question of whether NSFAS will pay for October 2025-2026 is a common concern, as it affects students’ ability to cover essential costs like food, accommodation, and study materials.

NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to financially support disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges. Every year the online NSFAS application date is on the 21st of November 2024 and closes on the 31st of December 2024. So applicants can apply from November through to December to the first week of January. Over 10 months, NSFAS allowances will be paid the first week of each month. This article aims to address this query by providing clarity on NSFAS payment schedules and what students can expect for October 2025-2026.

Read: Nsfas Funding 2025

What Does The Nsfas Pay In October 2025-2026

The amounts listed for housing, a living allowance, transportation, and educational materials must comply with the most recent DHET criteria that have been authorized:

Tvet Colleges

• 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

Is NSFAS Open For 2025

Universities

• 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

Documents Needed To Apply For Nsfas Bursaries 2025

Anyone who wishes to apply for NSFAS must have the following documents:

• Copy of ID
• Proof of household income
• Parents’ IDs (for dependent applicants)
• Academic record

How To Apply For Nsfas Funds In 2025-2026

Follow the process given below to apply for 2025-2026 Nsfas:

• Visit NSFAS Online Application 2025 portal: www.nsfas.org.za/apply-online-2025
• Then, you create your myNSFAS account
• After that, you click on the “Apply” tab on the NSFAS page
• Update all your NSFAS online Application 2025-2026 information.
• Upload your supporting documents
• Submit your application by clicking on the “SUBMIT” button
• Nsfas Payment date

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.