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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

NSFAS has stated how many students have actively been accepted for funding, alongside when the TVET funding date is set.

NSFAS outlines its commitment to funding stability and operational efficiency for the 2026 academic year, highlighting ...

Acting CEO, Wassem Carrim, on Thursday highlighted steady progress made by the student funding body in clearing backlogs and ...

NSFAS clarified that while they are working through the existing backlog, no new applications are being accepted at this ...

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) cordially invites all members of the media to its monthly media briefing, to be held on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The briefing will provide detailed ...

“NSFAS is pleased to confirm that it has processed all 2026 funding applications prior to the start of the 2026 academic year as committed to by the 31st December 2025. All students can view their ...