How Often Does NSFAS Pay For Accommodation

How Often Does NSFAS Pay For Accommodation

Accommodation payments are often made by NSFAS every month. This implies that during the academic year, you can expect a monthly stipend to cover your housing costs. To accommodate the diverse needs of students, NSFAS offers a broad range of accommodations.

Accommodation funding is an important part of this support. NSFAS offers financial assistance to qualifying South African students to meet different educational fees. This covers tuition, textbooks, and accommodation.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is essential in providing South African students with access to higher education. Whether you want to live in a university or college residence, a privately rented apartment, a student hostel, another location, or any other form of accommodation necessary for your studies, NSFAS aims to assist.

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NSFAS Accommodation Payment Schedule

Private housing, university or college residence halls, or any other arrangement necessary for your studies are among the accommodations that NSFAS provides. Depending on the kind of lodging you choose, the payment amount could change. The sum that NSFAS pays TVET Colleges and Universities for housing is shown below;

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
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

Who Does Nsfas Fund for 2025

To be eligible for NSFAS, you must meet the below criteria;

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 a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
SASSA recipients automatically qualify for funding and need not submit any proof of income.

Supporting Documents Required To Apply For NSFAS

All applicants must provide;

Valid South African ID number of Applicant
Valid South African ID number of parent(s), guardian, or spouse
Income information where applicable.
Students with disabilities must provide: A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form (available on the website)
Students recognized as vulnerable children must provide:
Students who have indicated no family members’ details must complete the 2025 Declaration Form (available on the website)

Other documents that may be required for appeals purposes:

Retrenchment letter,
Death certificate/s
Proof of legal guardianship
Marriage certificate

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How To Apply For NSFAS

Follow the step-by-step guide below to apply online for NSFAS;

Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
Create a myNSFAS account
Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen
Upload required supporting documents where applicable
Click on ‘Submit’.

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#

NSFAS provides vital help to South African students by providing monthly accommodation payments. Understanding how frequently NSFAS pays for housing and the important factors related to these payments are important for managing your financial aid successfully. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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