How Much Does NSFAS Pay For Accommodation 2025?

NSFAS Accommodation Allowance 2025; How Much Does NSFAS Pay For Accommodation 2025?

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) serves an important role in assisting South African students in gaining entry to higher education. Accommodation money is an essential part of the numerous types of help it provides. You’ve come to the right place if you’re wondering how much NSFAS pays for accommodation. In this essay, we’ll go through the specifics of NSFAS accommodation assistance and eligibility requirements. The amount paid for accommodation by NSFAS varies depending on various criteria, including your institution, the type of housing, and the cost of living in the area.

NSFAS gives a specific amount for accommodation, which is assessed on a regular basis to keep up with inflation and changing living costs.

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NSFAS Allowance Payment Date 2025

• NSFAS monthly payment date for TVET college allowances is the 25th of every month, and for universities, it is the 30th of every month.

What NSFAS Bursary Cover 2025

The funding covers the cost of the following:

• Registration
• Tuition Fees and learning materials
• Living allowance
• Personal care allowance
• Transport or Accommodation

Living/Personal and Transport allowances are not part of the loan scheme funding.

What NSFAS Student Loan Cover 2025

The funding covers the cost of the following:

• Transport or Accommodation
• Learning Material
• Accommodation

Living/Personal and Transport allowances are not part of the loan scheme funding.

NSFAS Accommodation Allowance 2025?

The amount of the allowance may also vary depending on the kind of accommodation you select. NSFAS generally covers both on-campus and off-campus housing. However, depending on your selection, the allowance may differ. The amounts mentioned for lodging, living allowance, transportation, and learning materials must be consistent with the most recent DHET rules. NSFAS bursary covers;

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

Who can Apply For NSFAS 2025

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 Application Process 2025

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 can 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.

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 provides accommodation allowances to qualifying South African students to alleviate the financial strain of pursuing higher education. The amount you get is determined by a number of variables, including your location, type of housing, financial need, family income, and course of study. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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