NSFAS allowances are paid in cash to the student via the Fundi system. Once the allowances are debited to your student class fee account, you will receive an SMS message from Fundi to upload your banking details.
Please note that NSFAS applications for the 2023 academic year have closed.
Log onto your myNSFAS account to track your application status. Alternatively, check your application status via WhatsApp on this number: +27 78 519 8006 or via this USSD code: *120*67327#
Thank you to everyone who applied.
Access The NSFAS Login
In order to apply to NSFAS, as well as to stay current with the application process, students should set up their own MyNSFAS accounts. Online registration is a simple process. The following steps should be followed:
- Click on MyNSFAS account on the website, www.nsfas.org.za.
- Fill in the appropriate fields with your username and password.
- Select the My Personal Details tab.
- Please enter your most recent email address and cellphone number.
- Continue by clicking Update Your Details.
- Upon entering your email address and cellphone number, you will receive a One-Time-Pin (OTP).
- Enter the OTP in the appropriate field as soon as you receive it, then click Submit.
- Your personal account will display the details you have entered.
Google and Facebook Accounts allow you to log in with your username and password.
NSFAS Application Apply Online- NSFAS Login
Do you wish to study or are already studying at a public university or TVET college and come from a family with an income of R350 000 or less? Then STOP and read this:
You qualify for a government bursary offered via the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
What is NSFAS?
NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges.
What does the bursary cover?
Amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.UNIVERSITY
- Accommodation
As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence) - Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
- Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
- Book allowances R5200 per annum
- Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences
TVET
- Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
- Accommodation in a peri-urban area is R18,900 per annum
- Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
- Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
- Transport R7000 per annum
- Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum