NSFAS UNISA

NSFAS UNISA

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is well-known for its dedication to providing affordable education. As one of the world’s oldest and biggest colleges that only offers distance education, UNISA allows students to pursue their academic aspirations while still managing employment and family obligations. UNISA’s dedication to outstanding education, paired with NSFAS’s financial assistance, creates a formidable partnership for South African students.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a South African government initiative that provides financial aid to students who would otherwise be unable to attend higher education institutions. It provides hope to thousands of ambitious students by levelling the playing field and ensuring that education remains a right, not a privilege.

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NSFAS UNISA Application Opening Date

UNISA NSFAS applications are now opening and will close on January 31, therefore prospective applicants must submit their applications before the closing date. NSFAS will not accept late applications for the upcoming academic year.

UNISA NSFAS Eligibility Criteria

Your NSFAS application will not be considered if you;

received NSFAS funding in 2023.
have already completed an undergraduate degree or diploma.
are not South African citizens.
need funding for a Short Learning Certificate or Programme or a postgraduate qualification.

Who Qualifies To Apply For UNISA NSFAS Funding

To apply for NSFAS funding;

Must be a South African citizen / permanent resident.
Combined gross household income should not exceed R350 000 per annum.
SASSA recipients automatically qualify for financial eligibility.

UNISA NSFAS Registeration

Please visit the Unisa registration website for the registration dates: www.unisa.ac.za/register

Returning NSFAS students who were funded in 2023 but have not yet completed their qualification:

Please ensure that you are temporarily registered during Unisa’s registration period while waiting for NSFAS funding confirmation for the 2024 academic year.

Returning NSFAS students who received funding in 2023, have been declined for funding in 2024 but have appealed the decision:

Please pay the minimum registration fee while you wait for the NSFAS appeal decision if you choose to do so.

First-time NSFAS applicants:

Please ensure that you are temporarily registered during Unisa’s registration period while waiting for NSFAS funding confirmation. If your NSFAS application is declined or delayed by the time the registration period closes, you will be expected to find alternative funding before your registration is activated.

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NSFAS Disbursement Of Allowances For New And Returning NSFAS Students

NSFAS has confirmed that allowances will be paid to all qualified students, and the process of disbursing allowances has already begun.

Returning students’ allowances, including study materials and incidental allowances, will be distributed beginning March 15. New students who qualify for incidental allowances will get them on March 15 while students who did not pick the laptop option will receive them on March 22.

How Are NSFAS Allowances Paid?

Unisa NSFAS allowance may be paid through the following;

NSFAS allowances are paid by the NSFAS service provider COINVEST.
Coinvest will send communication to students to onboard/register to receive their allowances.
Students are required to onboard/register on the co-invest platform to receive the NSFAS MasterCard and digital money account.

READ: NSFAS Registration 2024/2025

UNISA Contact Details

Student enquiries

0800 00 1870
Contact details for student assistance and service Ethics Hotline
0800 075 278
unisa@thehotline.co.za

Visit us

Main campus: Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning centre):
Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
Regional offices

Contact NSFAS

NSFAS Virtual Contact Centre

We are available to assist through the following channels: