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 would no longer use the NSFAS Bank Account to disburse allowances. Instead, university allowances will be paid directly to students through their respective universities. This payment channel will be used for the February 2025 allowance payments.
Payment Schedule
NSFAS allowances are divided into 10 payments per year, coinciding with the academic year, which runs from February to November. University students can expect to receive their allowances from February to November 2025.
Personal Bank Account Payments Still Pending
Although NSFAS had planned to pay allowances directly into students’ bank accounts, an ongoing court case has delayed the implementation of this payment method.
As a result, universities will continue to pay allowances to students directly in February 2025.