NSFAS

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a vital role in supporting thousands of students at South African universities, including the University of South Africa (Unisa). For October 2025, NSFAS has confirmed how allowances will be paid to Unisa students.

Those who want to study at university or TVET college in 2026 can now apply for NSFAS funding for fees, accommodation and allowances if they meet the qualifying requirements. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has specific eligibility criteria when it comes to household income. However, there are exceptions - particularly for some Sassa grant recipients.

NSFAS loans are set to assist thousands of missing-middle students pay for their studies. The government funding scheme confirmed that these loans could be converted into a bursary.

Thousands of students will embark on higher education studies at TVET Colleges for semester 2. These students can now apply for funding from NSFAS. 

Each year, over one million South African students benefit from NSFAS funding, which covers tuition, registration, and essential study-related costs. NSFAS has confirmed that allowance payments for university students are now being paid. 

Taking out a loan requires the borrow to pay interest. Here's how interest will work if you receive a NSFAS loan.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has clarified how the N+ rule will be implemented in 2025. This rule sets the maximum duration of NSFAS funding.

Many students enrolled at South Africa's largest university receive financial support from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Here's how their allowances will be paid for June 2025.

Allowances ensure students can cover essential costs related to their studies. NSFAS has announced a payment run for May 2025.

With the 2025 academic year reaching its halfway mark, many students across South Africa are still facing funding uncertainty.

The Democratic Alliance Students’ Organisation (DASO) has urged the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to urgently investigate and blacklist accommodation providers accused of housing students in substandard and unsafe conditions near the Nkandla campus of Umfolozi TVET College.

Frustrated students say they have been left stranded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) after months of unpaid allowances, forcing many to go without accommodation, food, and other essentials.

Thousands of university students benefit from NSFAS funding. The allowance payment method for these students have been revealed.

NSFAS is taking further steps to combat financial mismanagement. Its latest move may see the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) fully take over its Close-Out project, covering several academic years.

NSFAS wants to ensure public funds are used effectively. This will see the scheme employ a new strategy.

NSFAS has faced significant criticism regarding its expensive Cape Town lease. Steps are being taken which would allow the scheme to move out of the premises.

Although the 2025 academic year is nearly halfway through, more than 12,000 university students are still uncertain about their funding status from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Over a million South African students depend on NSFAS for funding, including monthly allowances. Here's what to expect for June 2025 payments.

NSFAS spends billions funding students across South Africa. Yet, it's now been revealed the scheme owes institutions over R11.6 billion.