The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commenced with allowance payments to qualifying Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College students.
NSFAS confirmed that students will be paid their allowances between 23 May and 25 May. The date the money reflects in their bank account is dependent on their banking institution.
NSFAS is processing TVET allowance payments and depending on banking institutions students will receive allowances between Friday 23rd May and Sunday 25th May 2025
How May NSFAS Allowances Will Be Paid For May
Allowances for TVET College students are paid directly in their bank accounts. The financial aid scheme reminded students to ensure their banking details are uploaded on the myNSFAS platform.
Students must ensure that their banking details are up-to-date to receive the allowance on time.
Uploading Bank Details For NSFAS Allowances
Students can update their banking details on the myNSFAS portal by following these simple steps:
- Visit the myNSFAS portal
- Log in using your myNSFAS credentials.
- Select "Bank Account Details" under "Profile Information."
- Enter your bank details accurately.
- Click "Save."
NSFAS says students must ensure their profiles are up-to-date and submit their banking details on time to receive timely NSFAS allowance payments.
How Much Are TVET College Allowance Payments For May
Living Allowance
This allowance is paid monthly, for 10 months. Only specific categories of students, listed below, receive this allowance.
- Students with disabilities living in a Catered residence (Metro): R1 716
- Students living in a Non-catered residence (Non-metro): R1 716
- Students with disabilities living in a Non-catered residence (Metro): R2 080
- Students with disabilities living in a Non-catered residence (Non-metro): R2 080
- Students who receive a transport allowance: R1 716
- Students with disabilities who receive a transport allowance: R2 080
Travel Allowance
This allowance is paid monthly, for 10 months. Students who receive a transport allowance, both able-bodied students and students with disabilities will receive a transport allowance of R802 in May 2025.
Personal Care Allowance
This allowance is paid monthly, for 10 months. Only students who live in catered residences receive this allowance which is around R316 per month.
