How Much Allowance Do NSFAS Students Get 2026?

NSFAS Allowance per month?; How Much Allowance Do NSFAS Students Get 2026?

For many South African students, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) serves as a lifeline, making higher education accessible by providing financial assistance. One common query among NSFAS beneficiaries is, “How much allowance do NSFAS students get?” For NSFAS-funded students living at the colleges without catered residences, a living allowance will be provided to cover food and other expenses. There will be an R15,750 allowance in 2026, which will be divided into R3,045 for personal care and R12,705 for meals.

Who can appeal to NSFAS in 2026?

A student whose application for financial aid is rejected or whose financial aid is withdrawn may appeal to the NSFAS.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 to NSFAS in 2026?

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 inquiries should be directed to the institution.

NSFAS 2026 Allowances for TVET students

these How much does NSFAS give per month?

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: 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

How are NSFAS student allowances paid?

The student’s allowances are paid directly into their NSFAS-approved bank account. To access this, students must ensure that the NSFAS direct payment onboarding process is completed. NSFAS will also ensure that a student-based transaction fee is negotiated on behalf of the students and that this transaction fee will be reviewed on a regular basis.

NSFAS Contact Details

Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme

Twitter: @myNSFAS

Instagram: @myNSFAS

WhatsApp: +27 63 093 5671

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NSFAS provides vital financial assistance to South African students, encompassing various allowances to ease the financial burden of higher education. The exact amount of allowances depends on factors such as family income, institution type, accommodation, and location. Understanding NSFAS allowances and managing them wisely can help students make the most of their educational opportunities while maintaining financial stability.find additional information here

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