The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a critical role in ensuring that students from poor and working-class backgrounds can obtain tertiary education qualifications.
They achieve this by providing comprehensive bursaries and student loans to deserving students enrolled in approved courses at universities and TVET colleges. This funding covers tuition and registration fees, as well as several allowances.
NSFAS also pays for student accommodation. This ensures that students can live close to their institution of higher education.
Students must apply for accommodation on the NSFAS Accommodation Portal.
How To Register For NSFAS Accommodation
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.
Ensuring Suitable Student Accommodation
NSFAS will re-evaluate all accommodation properties to ensure they meet the minimum norms and standards for student housing.
NSFAS will still re-evaluate the accredited properties that were identified not to be meeting the Policy on the Minimum Norms and Standards for Student Housing. Should such properties be found not to be compliant, their accreditation certificates will be revoked.
