NSFAS funding covers tuition, registration, and study-related costs at all 26 public universities and 50 TVET colleges. Allowances are paid over 10 months, from February to November each academic year.
Allowances for University Students
Learning Materials Allowance (Once-Off Annual Payment)
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Catered and non-catered residence: R5 678
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Students with disabilities: R6 240
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Students receiving transport allowance: R5 678
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Students with disabilities receiving transport allowance: R6 240
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 residence (Non-metro): R1 716
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro): R2 080
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Non-metro): R2 080
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Students receiving transport allowance: R1 716
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Students with disabilities receiving transport allowance: R2 080
Travel Allowance (Monthly)
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R819 for students receiving transport allowance, including those with disabilities
Personal Care Allowance (Monthly)
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R316 for students in catered residences
Allowances 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 residence (Non-metro): R1 716
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro): R2 080
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Non-metro): R2 080
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Students receiving transport allowance: R1 716
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Students with disabilities receiving transport allowance: R2 080
Travel Allowance (Monthly)
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R802 for students receiving transport allowance, including those with disabilities
Personal Care Allowance (Monthly)
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R316 for students in catered residences
Payment Process for May 2025
NSFAS has confirmed that TVET College students will continue receiving their allowances via direct deposit into their personal bank accounts. Students must ensure their banking details are up to date on the myNSFAS portal.
University students will receive allowances through their institutions. As payment schedules may vary, students are encouraged to consult their financial aid offices for specific information.
