The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed the successful disbursement of allowances to eligible TVET College students whose registration data was submitted.
NSFAS provides comprehensive bursaries and student loans to deserving students enrolled in approved courses at TVET colleges. This funding covers tuition and registration fees. Students also receive several allowances for food, accommodation, and learning materials.
We are pleased to announce that NSFAS has successfully made allowance payments to NSFAS-funded students at TVET Colleges today, 14 March 2025,
Students must upload their bank details on the myNSFAS platform to receive payments.
“All students whose registration confirmations were sent to NSFAS have received their funds, provided they have uploaded their banking details,” NSFAS added.
While payments were processed on 14 March 2025, students may receive funds at different times due to banking processes.
- The time of receiving these funds may differ between students depending on the banking institutions they use.
NSFAS urged students to use their allowances responsibly.
You are reminded to use the funds responsibly and for purposes related to learning.
NSFAS Allowances for 2025
Allowance amounts for TVET College students vary based on accommodation type:
- Personal Care Allowance: R316 per month (for students in catered residences).
- Living Allowance:
- Students with disabilities in metro areas: R1,716 (catered), R2,080 (non-catered).
- Students in non-metro areas: R1,716 (non-catered), R2,080 (students with disabilities).
- Transport allowance recipients: R1,716 (general), R2,080 (students with disabilities).
- Transport Allowance: R802 per month for students not in college or private accommodation.
Accommodation allowances are paid directly to institutions or private accommodation providers.
