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.

However, NSFAS provide funding to Public universities and TVET Colleges, therefore UNISA brings, a public university that receives funding from NSFAS to assist students financially.

READ: When Does NSFAS Open For 2025-2026 Application

NSFAS UNISA Application Opening Date

UNISA NSFAS Online Application portal for the 2025/2026 academic year will become accessible from November 21 until December 15, 2024. Eligible students may apply during this period to be considered for the aid. NSFAS will not accept late applications therefore, all completed applications must be submitted before the closing date.

UNISA NSFAS Eligibility Criteria

Your NSFAS application will not be considered if you;

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.

UNISA NSFAS Registration

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

Visit the NSFAS official website: https://www.nsfas.org.za/
Create a myNSFAS profile
Complete all required information
Submit your application

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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:

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

Physical Address

The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St,
Cape Town City Centre,
Cape Town, 8001

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