How Much Is Nsfas Registration For 2025/2026

How Much Is Nsfas Registration For 2025/2026

Nsfas Registrations Fee for 2025/2026: Everything You Need to Know:

The coverage of registration fees by NSFAS varies depending on the educational institution and the specific program in which a student enrols. NSFAS ensures that eligible students can start their studies without financial barriers by covering the entire registration fee required by the institution. It is important to note that registration fees represent only one aspect of the comprehensive financial support provided by NSFAS.

In addition to registration fees, NSFAS bursaries encompass accommodations, living allowances, transportation, books, and other necessary expenses associated with a student’s education. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government initiative in South Africa aimed at offering financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who aspire to pursue higher education.

As the 2025/2026 academic year approaches, many prospective students are eager to understand the extent of registration fee coverage provided by NSFAS. This article provides a broad overview of NSFAS registration fees and offers guidance on accessing the most accurate and up-to-date information for the upcoming academic year.

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Who Qualify For Nsfas Fees In 2025/2026

The following are the people who are qualified to receive a fee from Nsfas in the year 2025/2026:

• All South African citizens
• All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
• Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
• A person with disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
• Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

How Much Does Nsfas  Give As A Registrations Fee For 2025/2026

Depending on the institution a student finds him/herself.  The amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.

AMOUNT GIVEN TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS BY NSFAS

• 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 annum
• Living allowance R15, 000  per annum
• Book allowances R5200 per annum
• Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

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AMOUNT GIVEN TO TVET COLLEGE STUDENTS BY NSFAS

• Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
• Accommodation in a peri-urban area is R18,900 per annum
• Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
• Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350  per annum
• Transport R7000 per annum
• Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

Contact Details Of Nsfas

• Telephone: 08000 67327 (toll-free)
• Email: info@nsfas.org.za
• Website: www.nsfas.org.za

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