With millions of students relying solely on the scheme for financial support, NSFAS highlighted its commitment to ensuring ...

Media Statement by NSFAS on the stability of the system leading into teaching and learning for the 2026 academic year. Good morning, Programme Director, Mr Ishmael Mnisi Board Mem ...

Carrim said NSFAS made upfront payments on 2 February 2026 to ensure institutions and students are not disrupted at the start of the academic year.

NSFAS has approved funding for over 660,000 students for 2026, despite ongoing documentation issues.

Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to appeal the decision.For ...

NSFAS emphasised that appeals will only be considered if all required supporting documents are submitted. Incomplete appeals will not be processed.

Over 600,000 students have been approved for funding for the 2026 academic year, with more than 85,000 in the process of ...

A total of R3.6 billion has been successfully disbursed to universities for allowance payments whilst R679 million was ...

NSFAS outlines its commitment to funding stability and operational efficiency for the 2026 academic year, highlighting ...

Although the 2026 application cycle for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), which ran from September 17, 2025 to November 15, 2025, has concluded, understanding the process is important ...

Nearly 900,000 students have applied for funding for the 2026 academic year. Of these, 609,653 applications have been approved, while 203,731 remain in progress as applicants submit missing ...

Students rejected for NSFAS funding for the 2026 academic year have until Saturday, 31 January to submit appeals.