How Much Is NSFAS First Payment 2025

Which month does NSFAS start paying, How Much Is NSFAS First Payment 2025

As the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been a major financial assistance to poor students being South African citizens, it’s normal to inquire about the first payment structure if you are new to the scheme, NSFAS scheme has a specified date all funds are disbursed to its beneficiaries, below are details or payment dates with the corresponding amount and many more.

Amount NSFAS Will Pay the First Month of 2025

In the beginning month, NSFAS gives part of the approved funding to cover necessary expenses. The reason for this payment is to give support to beneficiaries in tackling immediate educational expenses such as registration fees, textbooks, and transportation costs. The amount disbursed during the first month includes the following;

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

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.

When Are NSFAS Payment Dates 2025

The exact dates on which approved funds are disbursed to NSFAS beneficiaries. include the following.

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

How Do I Qualify To Apply NSFAS 2025

You are eligible to receive funds from NSFAS if you meet the following criteria;

South African Citizenship or Permanent Residency
SASSA grant recipients
Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
Must have an email account and cell phone number.

SFAS 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 more details visit the official website. I hope the provided information is helpful, kindly leave your comment below.

Frank Oduro