The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded organization that provides financial assistance to students from low-income households to pursue their studies at public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
NSFAS aims to fund those who are interested in studying further but cannot afford to do so.
Is UNISA Funded by NSFAS?
Yes, the University of South Africa (UNISA) is funded by NSFAS.
UNISA is one of the many universities that receive funding from NSFAS to support students from low-income households.
Who is Funded by NSFAS?
NSFAS funds students from low-income households who are studying at public universities and TVET colleges.
The funding is aimed at supporting students who cannot afford to pay for their studies.
How Many Months Does NSFAS Give Allowance?
The number of months that NSFAS provides allowance varies depending on the student’s course and institution.
However, NSFAS typically provides funding for the duration of the student’s studies.
Which Courses are Funded by NSFAS?
NSFAS funds a wide range of courses at public universities and TVET colleges, including:
- University degrees
- Diplomas
- Certificates
- TVET college qualifications
How Much is NSFAS Book Allowance?
The NSFAS book allowance varies depending on the student’s course and institution.
However, the allowance is typically provided to help students purchase textbooks and other educational resources.
List of Colleges & Universities Funded by NSFAS
Here is a list of some of the colleges and universities funded by NSFAS:
TVET Colleges
- Buffalo City TVET College
- East Cape Midlands TVET College
- Ikhala TVET College
- Ingwe TVET College
- King Hintsa TVET College
- King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College
- Lovedale TVET College
- Port Elizabeth TVET College
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay TVET College
- Northlink TVET College
- South Cape TVET College
- West Coast TVET College
- Northern Cape Rural TVET College
- Northern Cape Urban TVET College
- Flavius Mareka TVET College
- Goldsfields TVET College
- Maluti TVET College
- Motheo TVET College
- Coastal KZN TVET College
- Elangeni TVET College
- Esayidi TVET College
- Majuba TVET College
- Mnambithi TVET College
- Mthashana TVET College
- Thekwini TVET College
- Umfolozi TVET College
- Umgugundlovu TVET College
- Orbit TVET College
- Taletso TVET College
- Vuselela TVET College
- Central Johannesburg TVET College
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College
- Ekurhuleni West TVET College
- Sedibeng TVET College
- South West Gauteng TVET College
- Tshwane North TVET College
- Tshwane South TVET College
- Western College for TVET
- Ehlanzeni TVET College
- Gert Sibande TVET College
- Nkangala TVET College
- Capricorn TVET College
- Lephalale TVET College
- Letaba TVET College
- Mopani South East TVET College
- Sekhukhune TVET College
- Vhembe TVET College
- Waterberg TVET College
Universities
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Rhodes University
- Sol Plaatje University
- University of Mpumalanga
- University of Fort Hare
- Walter Sisulu University (Buffalo City Campus)
- Walter Sisulu University (Butterworth Campus)
- Walter Sisulu University (Mthatha Campus)
- Walter Sisulu University (Queenstown Campus)
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Cape Town
- University of the Western Cape
- Central University of Technology
- University of Free State
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- University of Kwazulu-Natal
- University of Zululand
- North West University
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Pretoria
- University of South Africa
- University of the Witwatersrand
- Vaal University of Technology
- University of Limpopo (Ga-Rankuwa Campus)
- University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus)
- University of Venda
NSFAS Online Application
To apply for NSFAS funding, students can submit their applications online through the NSFAS website.
NSFAS Contact Details
For more information about the NSFAS funding or to apply for funding, please contact:
- WhatsApp: +27 63 093 5671
- Office Address: The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
- Email: info@nsfas.org.za