The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has made a NSFAS Accommodation Portal available to students where they can apply for accommodation. NSFAS has now made it easier for students to secure accommodation as a NSFAS beneficiary or a provisionally funded applicant, registered at a University or TVET college.
NSFAS-funded students can now apply for and secure accommodation through this system, which aims to provide safe, quality housing in partnership with accredited providers.
Students can apply for accommodation directly, while private providers can register their properties to be considered for housing NSFAS-funded students.
How To Apply and Reserve Student Accommodation Using The NSFAS Accommodation Portal
Step 1: Go to the NSFAS Student Accommodation Provider Portal
When visiting the NSFAS website, scroll down to 'How to Apply and Reserve Student Accommodation for NSFAS beneficiaries' and click on the 'Click here to secure my accommodation now' button.
Step 2: Register and Log in
Once you're on the NSFAS accommodation portal, select your province and institution and click on 'Register' if you still need an account or log in if you already do.
To register, you will need to do the following:
- Select your registration type, which will be 'student'
- Click the terms and conditions bubble
- Complete the Captcha
- Click on the 'Create Account' button
- Enter your ID number
- Click on 'Sign Up'
- Follow the prompts to create your account
To log in, you will need to do the following:
- Select your Log In type which will be 'student'
- Enter your username
- Enter your password
- Complete the Captcha
- Click on the 'Login' button
Step 3: Search for Accommodation
Browse the list of approved student accommodations near your institution.
Step 4: Apply
Choose your preferred accommodation and complete the NSFAS Accommodation application form.
Step 5: Confirmation
Once you've completed your NSFAS accommodation online application, you will receive an email or SMS confirming your accommodation reservation.
This system is designed to support students in finding accommodations that meet the set standards of safety and quality. NSFAS has said that they will re-evaluate all properties to ensure they meet the minimum norms and standards for student housing.