How Much Does NSFAS Pay 2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, or NSFAS, is important for South Africa’s goal of providing affordable and high-quality higher education to all. NSFAS was established to provide financial support to qualifying students, and it disburses grants to help cover the costs of higher education. If you’re thinking about applying for NSFAS or have already been accepted, you’re probably wondering, “How much does NSFAS pay?” In this write-up, we’ll go through NSFAS payments, qualification requirements, and how to apply for financial backing.

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How Much Does NSFAS Pay

NSFAS offers financial assistance to cover tuition fees, accommodation, and other essential study-related expenses. Below is the amount paid for expenses at TEVT Colleges and Universities;

UNIVERSITY-

Accommodation
As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not be more than the costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per year
Living allowance R15, 000 per year
Book allowances of R5200 per year
Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per year for students in catered residences

TVET-

Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per year
Accommodation in a peri-urban area R18,900 per year
Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per year
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per year
Transport R7000 per year
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per year

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Qualification Requirements For NSFAS

To be eligible for NSFAS pay you must meet the requirements provided below;

South African citizenship or permanent residency.
Enrollment or acceptance at a public university or TVET college.
Demonstrable financial need, assessed through a means test.
Academic progress, as some programs may have minimum academic requirements.

Application Process For NSFAS

To apply for NSFAS funding, follow these steps:

Visit the NSFAS website at: www.nsfas.org.za and create an account.
Complete the online application form with accurate and up-to-date information.
Upload the required supporting documents, including proof of income and academic records.
Submit your completed application form along with supporting documents before the closing date
Await the outcome of your application, which may take some time to process.

Take Note: If your application is approved, you’ll receive a notification from NSFAS outlining the details of your funding package, including the amount you’ll receive and any additional support you may be qualified for.

Contact NSFAS

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

Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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