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How Many Months Does NSFAS Pay 2025?

How Many Months Does NSFAS Pay 2025?

How Many Months Does NSFAS Pay 2025? What is the payment cycle for NSFAS?

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a pivotal role in providing financial support to eligible students across South Africa, enabling them to pursue higher education without the burden of tuition and living expenses. For the year 2025, NSFAS has outlined a detailed schedule for the disbursement of allowances to ensure students receive their funding on time. These payments are distributed monthly throughout the academic year, with a set schedule for both the first and second semesters. Additionally, the NSFAS appeals process is available for students whose applications are denied or whose funding has been withdrawn, provided they meet specific criteria.

When will I receive my NSFAS allowances 2025? 

NSFAS allowances will be paid during the first week of each month over 10 months.

First Semester NSFAS Payment Date 2025:

  • 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

Who can appeal In 2025?

A student whose application for financial aid is rejected or the financial aid for a continuing student is withdrawn, may appeal with the NSFAS.

  • The appeal decisions are subject to budget availability.
  • Appeals will only be considered for students who have applied to NSFAS for Financial Aid.

Who cannot appeal In 2025?

Students are not permitted to appeal if they:

  • Are registered for a qualification that NSFAS does not fund;
  • They have reached N+2 (or N+3 in the case of students with disabilities).
  • The student is a gap year student whom NSFAS previously denied financial aid to because s/he did not meet the academic eligibility criteria.
  • If the institution has not submitted its registration record to NSFAS or has submitted an incorrect registration record such enquiries should be directed to the institution.

NSFAS Contact

For all other queries regarding students:

  • Tel No.: 08000 67327
  • Email:info@nsfas.org.za
  • Physical Address
  • The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

Visit the NSFAS Official website here. Hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section. Understanding the NSFAS payment duration is crucial for students planning their finances while pursuing higher education in South Africa.

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