The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has published its 2025 Eligibility Criteria and Conditions for the NSFAS Student Loan Scheme, outlining the allowances for loan recipients.
NSFAS provides comprehensive funding to deserving students enrolled in approved courses at universities and TVET colleges. This funding covers tuition and registration fees. Students also receive several allowances for food, accommodation, and learning materials
NSFAS Loans: Excluded Allowances
NSFAS loans cover essential study costs, including tuition, learning materials, and accommodation. However, unlike bursaries, NSFAS loans specifically exclude transportation allowances.
Loan funding covers tuition, books, and accommodation only. Transport costs are not included.
Therefore, students receiving NSFAS loans are responsible for managing their own transportation expenses related to attending their institution and academic activities.
