The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced its approved academic pathways for 2025, outlining the qualifications and progression routes that will be funded for university and TVET college students. Academic Progression Academic progression refers to moving from one qualification to a higher one within the same field of study. NSFAS recognizes specific progression… Read More »
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has confirmed the payment date for the first National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowance for 2025. When to Expect Payments UKZN students can expect their NSFAS allowance payments to begin on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The university will disburse Cycle 1 allowances based on the 2024 allowance amounts. Important… Read More »
To make higher education more accessible, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed its funding for assistive devices for students with disabilities in 2025. What’s Covered? NSFAS will provide funding for assistive devices, including those for physical disabilities, visual impairments, hearing impairments, and learning disabilities. Examples of covered devices include wheelchairs, hearing aids,… Read More »
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is preparing to request additional funding from the government to ensure that every qualifying student receives financial support for their education in 2025. With nearly one million applications submitted for 2025, NSFAS faces a significant funding challenge. Of the 969,000 applications received, approximately 60% have been provisionally approved.… Read More »
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is pleased to confirm the allowance payments for university students in February 2025. NSFAS provides financial support to deserving learners enrolled in approved courses at universities and TVET colleges as part of its comprehensive bursary program. Allowance Payments to be Made Through Universities In 2024, NSFAS announced it… Read More »
Cape Town, 10 January 2025 – The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has issued an urgent reminder to all 2025 funding applicants: Submit your supporting documents within 30 days of receiving the request, or risk losing your chance for funding. NSFAS, which provides financial assistance to deserving students at universities and TVET colleges across… Read More »
Securing your NSFAS allowances for the 2025 academic year requires careful attention to a few important steps. Follow this guide to ensure you receive your funding without any delays. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) offers bursaries and student loans to eligible students studying at universities and TVET colleges. NSFAS funding covers tuition, registration… Read More »
Millions of South Africans rely on SASSA grants, and some of these beneficiaries are eligible for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). NSFAS offers financial aid to students at universities and TVET colleges. Funding includes: NSFAS explained that any university or TVET College student who benefits from a Sassa grant will automatically… Read More »
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced that its teams will be stationed across South Africa at all 50 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. This initiative aims to improve bursary administration processes and ensure a smooth start to the 2025 academic year. When will NSFAS team be on my campus?… Read More »
As the new year approaches, Unisa students who are recipients of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursaries are eager to know how their allowances will be structured. NSFAS Allowance Payment Structure NSFAS allowances are divided into 10 payments yearly, coinciding with the academic year, it means that Unisa students will not receive any… Read More »