The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a funding scheme that provides for poor students that wish to continue studying at a tertiary institution.
Durban University of Technology is one of the tertiary institutions that they cover as they cover all 26 Public Universities in South Africa.
So if you are a DUT student that requires funding, NSFAS can help you. There is however a list of requirement that need to be met in order to be funded by NSFAS.
Who qualifies for NSFAS:
- All South African citizens
- All SASSA grant recipients qualifies for funding
- Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
- Person with disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
- Students who started studying before 2018 whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.
NSFAS covers:
- 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 institution) R7 500 per annum
- Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
- Book allowances R5200 per annum
- Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum for students in catered residences
NSFAS provides bursaries to underprivileged students in South Africa to ensure that if you qualify to study to get the opportunity, without having to deal with the stress of having to fund yourself.
For more information on NSFAS, visit their website here.
More About Durban University of Technology DUT
- Funding Options For Durban University Of Technology Students
- Does NSFAS Fund Durban University Of Technology Students
- 2024 Durban University Of Technology Registration Now Open
- Here's Where To Live As A DUT Student
- How To Submit A DUT Application
- How To Long Into The Dut4Life Suite
- How To Log Into Your DUT Student Email
- How To Track Your DUT Application
