How Much Does NSFAS Pay For Accommodation

How Much Does NSFAS Pay For Accommodation

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides a ray of hope for thousands of South African students who want to further their education. NSFAS strives to relieve students’ financial burdens by offering assistance for a variety of expenses such as fees, educational materials, and accommodation. If you’re a student looking for information on NSFAS housing aid, you’ve come to the correct spot. In this post, we will go through the specifics of how much NSFAS pays for accommodation as well as how to apply for NSFAS.

How Much Does NSFAS Pay For Accommodation

The NSFAS offers assistance to support in paying for these expenses since it recognizes the significance of accommodations in a student’s academic career. The amount paid for accommodation by NSFAS varies based on numerous criteria, including your institution or college, the kind of accommodation, and your financial status. NSFAS amount indicated of accommodation needs to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines. NSFAS pays the following amount for accommodation;

UNIVERSITY:

• Accommodation:

According to the university’s actual expenses (private accommodation charges must not exceed university residence fees).

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
  

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Who can Apply For NSFAS Accommodation

The following people can apply for NSFAS funding;

• 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 disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
• Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

NSFAS Accommodation Application Procedure

Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS;

• Visit the NSFAS portal at https://www.nsfas.org.za/
• Select the “Create an account” tab where you will be required to fill in your ID number, first and last name, email address, contact number and your selected password
• You will then be required to validate your account and the information you have provided
• After creating your account, you will be able to select the “Login” tab and log in by filling in your ID number and password.
• Fill in all the required information and upload your supporting documents.
• Submit your application before the closing date.

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Contact NSFAS

We are available to assist through the following channels:

• Email: info@nsfas.org.za
• Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
• Twitter: @myNSFAS
• Instagram: @myNSFAS
• WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
• USSD:*120*67327#

NSFAS accommodation aid is a must-have for South African students seeking higher education. While the specific amount paid for accommodation by NSFAS varies, understanding the qualifying requirements and using the recommendations in this article will help you make the most of this financial support. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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