🎓 NSFAS Explained in Simple Language
NSFAS stands for National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
It is government money that helps students from poor and working-class families study further without paying fees themselves.
💰 What does NSFAS pay for?
NSFAS can pay for:
✔ Tuition fees (your course fees)
✔ Accommodation (res or private)
✔ Food allowance
✔ Transport allowance
✔ Study materials (books, laptop allowance)
👉 You do NOT pay this money back if you pass and follow the rules.
👩🏽🎓👨🏽🎓 Who can apply for NSFAS?
You can apply if:
• You are South African
• You have Grade 12 or are doing it
• Your household income is R350 000 or less per year
• You are going to study at a public university or TVET college
❌ NSFAS does NOT fund private colleges.
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🏫 Where can you study with NSFAS?
NSFAS funds studies at:
• Public Universities
• Public TVET Colleges
Examples:
– University of Limpopo
– UNISA
– Tshwane University of Technology
– TVET colleges nationwide
📝 How do you apply?
1️⃣ Go to nsfas.org.za
2️⃣ Create an account
3️⃣ Upload required documents (ID, parents’ ID, proof of income)
4️⃣ Submit application
5️⃣ Wait for results
📅 Applications usually open end of the year.
⚠️ Important things to know
• NSFAS is not a loan like a bank loan
• You must pass your modules to continue being funded
• If you fail many times, NSFAS can stop funding you
• Always update your details online
📌 In short:
NSFAS helps students who cannot afford to pay for college or university.
If you qualify, the government covers most or all costs so you can focus on studying.
