Which Colleges Accept NSFAS 2025-2026

Many people in South Africa wish to pursue higher education, but financial constraints frequently prevent them from doing so. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been a ray of light for innumerable students, giving financial assistance to those who wish to further their education.

Therefore, NSFAS provides funding to 26 universities and 50 TVET colleges to assist the less privileged students to continue or further their education. The NSFAS bursary covers the following;

Universities;

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.

READ HERE: NSFAS TVET Colleges

Colleges That Accept NSFAS

The colleges listed below accept NSFAS;

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Rhodes University
Sol Plaatje University
University of Mpumalanga
University of Fort Hare
Walter Sisulu University (Queenstown Campus)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Stellenbosch University
University of Cape Town
University of the Western Cape
Central University of Technology
University of Free State
Boland TVET College
College of Cape Town
False Bay College
Northlink TVET College
South Cape TVET College
West Coast TVET College
Eastern Cape Tvet Colleges funded by NSFAS
Buffalo City TVET College
Eastcape Midlands TVET College
Ikhala TVET College
Ingwe TVET College
King Hintsa TVET College
King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
Lovedale TVET College
Port Elizabeth TVET College

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Qualification Criteria for NSFAS At Colleges

To apply for NSFAS funding, you need to meet specific qualification criteria. However, the qualification criteria for NSFAS funding are;

Must be a South African citizen / permanent citizen dweller
Combined gross household income should not be more than R350 000 per annum
Combined gross household income (persons living with disabilities) should not be more than R600 000 per annum
SASSA recipients automatically qualify for financial qualification
Must have email and cell phone number.

How To Apply For NSFAS At Colleges

Follow the steps below to apply for NSFAS funding;

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’.

Required Official Papers To Apply For NSFAS Funding

The following documents must be uploaded to apply for NSFAS funding at colleges;

Copy of student ID / Birth certificate
Copy of parent/s or guardian/ spouse ID
Smart card: both sides of the card required
Proof of income (where applicable)
Persons living with disability (Disability Annexure A form)
A candidate who is recognized as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker
A candidate who has indicated that s/he has no family member details and or abridged birth certificate must complete the Declaration: Non-SASSA

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#

Many South African students have gained access to higher education because of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). You may pursue your academic aims without being constrained by money if you fulfill the qualification requirements and select one of the many schools and universities that accept NSFAS applications. Visit the official website of NSFAS for more information.

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