Does NSFAS Fund Tshwane University of Technology Students?


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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), is a government bursary scheme that provides funding for underprivileged students. Are you a TUT student and wondering if they'll fund you? Here's the answer.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides funding for students who come from the poor and working class. 

However, do they fund students who wish to attend the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) or are attending TUT?

The answer: yes, they do.

NSFAS funds students from all of South Africa's 26 Public Universities. 

Being funded by NSFAS doesn't mean that only your fees will be paid for, it covers much more:

  • Once off book allowance for textbooks and other learning materials (usually up to R5200 per year)
  • Meal allowance (usually R15 000 paid over 10 months)
  • Travel allowance for students staying at home (usually R7500 paid over 10 months)
  • Accommodation allowance, for students staying at Rhodes Privately Owned Student Accommodation. (usually up to R40 000 paid over 10 months)

NSFAS is a government bursary scheme that provides funding for underprivileged students who wish to attend universities or TVET colleges.

Visit the NSFAS website or TUT's NSFAS page for more information.

Now that the Tshwane University of Technology has opened applications for 2025 make sure you read our article on how to apply to TUT for 2025.

 

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