NSFAS 2025

How Many Months Is NSFAS For In 2025

How Many Months Is NSFAS For In 2025

How much does NSFAS pay per month, How Many Months Is NSFAS For In 2025

When it comes to continuing your education, having a small budget can create major obstacles. However, In South Africa, there is a program called the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) that serves as a support system for eligible students. NSFAS gives financial aid to cover tuition fees, accommodation, and study materials. As a student, it’s important to know the number of months NSFAS funds its beneficiaries.

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NSFAS Payment Dates 2025

NSFAS disburses payment using the payment schedule provided below;

First Semester NSFAS Payment Date:

  • Cycle 1 – All Campuses 26 February 2025
  • Cycle 2 – All Campuses 06 March 2025
  • Cycle 3 – All Campuses 22 April 2025
  • Cycle 4 – All Campuses 20 May 2025
  • Cycle 5 – All Campuses Monday 17 June 2025

Second Semester NSFAS Payment Date

  • Cycle 6 – Medical School 01 July 2025
  • Cycle 6 – All Other Campuses 08 July 2025
  • Cycle 7 – All Campuses 05 August 2025
  • Cycle 8 – All Campuses 02 September 2025
  • Cycle 9 – All Campuses 07 October 2025
  • Cycle 10 – All Campuses (Final payment for 2025) 04 November 2025

NSFAS Allowance 2025

Students on the NSFAS Scheme enjoy the following allowance;

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 College

  • 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

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NSFAS Contact Information

  • Website: www.nsfas.org.za
    Email: info@nsfas.org.za
  • South African students: 0860 067 327
  • International students: +27 21 763 3232
  • Physical Address: 10 Brodie Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa, 7700
  • Postal Address: Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7801

For details, click HERE

Remember to review all information provided by NSFAS and take advantage of their support channels to ensure a smooth application process.

Frank Oduro

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