NSFAS covers tuition, registration, and various study-related expenses at all 26 public universities and 50 TVET colleges nationwide. Allowances are disbursed over a 10-month period, from February to November each academic year.
NSFAS Allowances for August 2025
University Students
Learning Materials Allowance (once-off annual payment):
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Catered and Non-catered residence: R5 678
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Students with disabilities: R6 240
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Students receiving a transport allowance: R5 678
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Students with disabilities receiving a transport allowance: R6 240
Accommodation Allowance (monthly):
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Catered residence (Metro): R6 599
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Catered residence (Non-metro): R5 663
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Non-catered residence (Metro): R5 200
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Non-catered residence (Non-metro): R4 264
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Metro): R6 963
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Non-metro): R6 027
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro): R5 200
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Non-metro): R4 264
Living Allowance (monthly):
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Metro): R1 716
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Non-catered residence (Non-metro): R1 716
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro): R2 080
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Non-metro): R2 080
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Students receiving a transport allowance: R1 716
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Students with disabilities receiving a transport allowance: R2 080
Travel Allowance (monthly): R819
Personal Care Allowance (monthly, for catered residence students): R316
TVET College Students
Accommodation Allowance (monthly):
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Catered residence (Metro): R6 599
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Catered residence (Non-metro): R5 663
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Non-catered residence (Metro): R5 200
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Non-catered residence (Non-metro): R4 264
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Metro): R6 963
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Non-metro): R6 027
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro): R5 200
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Non-metro): R4 264
Living Allowance (monthly):
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Students with disabilities (Catered, Metro): R1 716
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Non-catered residence (Non-metro): R1 716
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Metro): R2 080
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Students with disabilities (Non-catered, Non-metro): R2 080
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Students receiving a transport allowance: R1 716
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Students with disabilities receiving a transport allowance: R2 080
Travel Allowance (monthly): R802
Personal Care Allowance (monthly, for catered residence students): R316
How NSFAS Allowances Will Be Paid in July 2025
NSFAS has confirmed that TVET College students will continue to receive their allowances via direct deposit into their personal bank accounts. Students must ensure that their banking details are up to date on the myNSFAS portal.
University students will receive their allowances through their institutions. Payment timelines and processes may differ, so students are encouraged to consult their respective financial aid offices for detailed guidance.
