Nsfas Release Date 2024-2025

Nsfas Release Date 2024-2025

NSFAS Disbursement Date 2024-2025: The release of NSFAS allowances is typically a step-by-step process. Each year, following the approval of funding for students, NSFAS initiates the crediting of allowances to the successful applicants’ wallets in their MyNSFAS accounts within the first week of every month. If you haven’t received your payment, please continue checking your NSFAS wallet, as the funds will eventually be credited to your account.

What the Bursary covers

University Students

Tuition Fees
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 the institution) R7 500 per year
Living allowance of R15,000 per year
Book allowances R5200 per year
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per year for students in catered residences

TVET College Students

Tuition Fees
Accommodation
- Urban area R24,000 per year
- Peri-urban area R18,900 per year
- Rural area R15,750 per year
Transport
- up to 40 km from the institution R7,350 per year
- R7000 per year
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per year

NSFAS will also provide assistive devices & human support for applicants with disabilities.

How to View/Check My Nsfas Online Application Status

All applicants who have been approved will receive notification from NSFAS through an SMS, an email, and their myNSFAS account once the decision-making process is finalized.

To verify your NSFAS application status:

Access your myNSFAS account portal.
Enter your ID or username and password.
Click the “SIGN IN!” button.
After logging into your account dashboard, select “Track Funding Progress” to review your application status.

Congratulations if your application is successful! If not, better luck next time.

How to Apply for NSFAS Online Application