The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has now confirmed the allowance amounts that will be paid to students in June 2025.
Allowances are distributed over 10 months—February to November—at all 26 public universities and 50 TVET colleges across the country.
June 2025 NSFAS Allowance Amounts
For University Students
Learning Materials Allowance (once-off annual payment):
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R5,678 – for students in both catered and non-catered accommodation
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R6,240 – for students with disabilities
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R5,678 – for students receiving a transport allowance
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R6,240 – for students with disabilities receiving a transport allowance
Accommodation Allowance (monthly):
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Catered (Metro): R6,599
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Catered (Non-metro): R5,663
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Non-catered (Metro): R5,200
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Non-catered (Non-metro): R4,264
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Metro): R6,963
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Non-metro): R6,027
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro): R5,200
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Non-metro): R4,264
Living Allowance (monthly):
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Metro): R1,716
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Non-catered (Non-metro): R1,716
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro and Non-metro): R2,080
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Students with a transport allowance: R1,716
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Students with disabilities receiving a transport allowance: R2,080
Additional Monthly Allowances:
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Travel Allowance: R819
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Personal Care Allowance (for catered students): R316
For TVET College Students
Accommodation Allowance (monthly):
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Catered (Metro): R6,599
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Catered (Non-metro): R5,663
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Non-catered (Metro): R5,200
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Non-catered (Non-metro): R4,264
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Metro): R6,963
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Non-metro): R6,027
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro): R5,200
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Non-metro): R4,264
Living Allowance (monthly):
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Metro): R1,716
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Non-catered (Non-metro): R1,716
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro and Non-metro): R2,080
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Students receiving a transport allowance: R1,716
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Students with disabilities receiving a transport allowance: R2,080
Additional Monthly Allowances:
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Travel Allowance: R802
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Personal Care Allowance (for catered students): R316
How NSFAS Allowances Will Be Paid in May 2025
NSFAS has confirmed that TVET college students will continue to receive their allowances through direct deposit into their personal bank accounts. Students are advised to keep their banking information updated on the myNSFAS portal.
For university students, allowances will be paid through their respective institutions. Payment schedules may vary, so students should consult their university’s financial aid office for specific details.
