The University of South Africa (Unisa) has confirmed how NSFAS allowances will be paid to students in April 2025.
NSFAS provides bursaries and student loans to eligible students at public universities and TVET colleges. Funding covers tuition, registration fees, and allowances for food, accommodation, and learning materials.
Unisa confirmed that NSFAS-funded students will receive allowance payments for the first six months of 2025.
Allowances are paid via EFT directly into students’ bank accounts. This method is standard for university students.
Students who have not received their payment, or received the wrong amount, must contact Unisa at [email protected].
Starting April 2025, Unisa said NSFAS allowance payments will be made on the 29th of every month.
How To Capture Bank Details for NSFAS Payments
To receive your allowance, follow these steps:
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Open the link sent to your myLife email account.
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Enter your banking details.
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Wait for bank verification.
Unisa reminded students that the bank account must be in their own name. Bank details are verified against each student’s Unisa ID number.
No third-party banking details are allowed.
Students must regularly check their bank verification status to avoid payment delays. If verification fails, resubmission is required immediately.
