Do You Renew NSFAS Every Year?

Do You Renew NSFAS Every Year? No. Once your application has been approved for NSFAS funding, the funding covers you until you complete your qualification, provided you continue to meet the academic progression criteria. When applying for the NSFAS for the first time, students must complete a thorough application process that involves supplying information about their finances, academic credentials, and personal information.

If their application is accepted, they will be granted NSFAS money for the length of their studies. Funding is frequently offered throughout the student’s program, whether it be a three-year bachelor’s degree or a one-year certificate program.

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What Does NSFAS Bursary Cover?

NSFAS support will cover the following fees: registration fees, tuition fees, study material expenditures, meal allowance, incidental/personal care, and lodging or transportation.

UNIVERSITY

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, 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

TVET –

Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
Accommodation in a peri-urban area is 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

READ: How Much Is NSFAS Allowance 2025-2026?

NSFAS Eligibility Criteria 2025/2026

To qualify for NSFAS funding 2025/2026, you must meet certain eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are provided below;

South African citizens or permanent residents
SASSA grant recipients
Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
Must have email account and cell phone number.

How To Apply For NSFAS

Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS ;