Media Statement by NSFAS on the stability of the system leading into teaching and learning for the 2026 academic year. Good morning, Programme Director, Mr Ishmael Mnisi Board Mem ...

NSFAS emphasised that appeals will only be considered if all required supporting documents are submitted. Incomplete appeals will not be processed.

Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to appeal the decision.For ...

With millions of students relying solely on the scheme for financial support, NSFAS highlighted its commitment to ensuring that allowances are paid early in the year during a media briefing on ...

Carrim said NSFAS made upfront payments on 2 February 2026 to ensure institutions and students are not disrupted at the start of the academic year.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed all funding applications ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year. {{image}} “NSFAS is pleased to confirm that it has processed all ...

NSFAS has approved funding for over 660,000 students for 2026, despite ongoing documentation issues.

Although the 2026 application cycle for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), which ran from September 17, 2025 to November 15, 2025, has concluded, understanding the process is important ...

Over 600,000 students have been approved for funding for the 2026 academic year, with more than 85,000 in the process of ...

For the 2026 academic year, NSFAS has streamlined its appeals process to ensure that every student is afforded a fair and equitable opportunity to have their application reconsidered. “Upon receiving ...