The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded organization that provides financial assistance to students in South Africa.
NSFAS aims to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling them to access higher education and achieve their academic goals.
How Will I Know If I’m Funded by NSFAS?
To determine if you’re funded by NSFAS, you can check your NSFAS application status on the website or contact your TVET college’s financial aid office.
If your application is successful, you’ll receive a notification from NSFAS, and your funding will be disbursed directly to your college.
What Date Does NSFAS Pay?
NSFAS released payments from 7th March 2025 to cover two months’ worth of allowances. The payment dates for TVET students in 2025 are as follows:
- Initial payment: 7th March 2025
- Second payment: 14th March 2025
How Long Does NSFAS Fund Me?
NSFAS funding is typically awarded for the duration of your studies, provided you meet the necessary academic requirements and your funding application is successful each year.
How Much Does NSFAS Pay TVET College Students?
NSFAS provides various allowances to TVET college students, including:
- Accommodation
- Living Allowance
- Travel Allowance
- Personal Care Allowance
- Human Support
- Assistive Device
The specific allowance amounts vary depending on your college and circumstances. Here are the allowance amounts for TVET students:
| Allowance Type | TVET Catered- Disability Metro | TVET Catered- Disability Non-Metro | TVET Catered- Metro | TVET Catered – Non- Metro | TVET Disability Transport | TVET Non-Catered – Disability Metro | TVET Non-Catered – Disability Non-Metro | TVET Non-Catered Metro | TVET Non-Catered Non- Metro | TVET Transport |
| Accommodation | 69633 | 60273 | 65993 | 56633 | 0 | 52000 | 42640 | 52000 | 42640 | 0 |
| Living Allowance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20800* | 20800* | 20800* | 17160* | 17160* | 17160* |
| Travel Allowance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8027 |
| Personal Care Allowance | 3167 | 3167 | 3167 | 3167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Human Support | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assistive Device | 54080 | 54080 | 0 | 0 | 54080 | 54080 | 54080 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NSFAS TVET Allowance Payment Dates 2025
The NSFAS TVET allowance payment dates for 2025 are:
- Initial payment: 7th March 2025
- Second payment: 14th March 2025
NSFAS Payment Dates for TVET Colleges
The NSFAS payment dates for TVET colleges in 2025 are:
- Initial payment: 7th March 2025
- Second payment: 14th March 2025
NSFAS Last Payment for TVET Colleges
The NSFAS last payment for TVET colleges in 2025 will be made in November 2025.
NSFAS Contact
For more information or queries, please contact NSFAS:
- Phone: 0800 020 611
- Email: info@nsfas.org.za
- WhatsApp: +27 63 093 5671
- Office Address: The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001