The scheme has asked universities to assist affected students by allowing them to complete their 2026 registrations without ...

With millions of students relying solely on the scheme for financial support, NSFAS highlighted its commitment to ensuring ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 confirmed that it has already paid out more than R4.2bn to universities and TVET colleges to support students at the start of the 2026 academic ...

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

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

NSFAS CEO Waseem Carrim says 660,000 students have been approved for funding for the 2026 academic year, an increase of ...

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is battling to ease the backlog of student queries and appeals with a designated staff of between 80 and 86. Members of Parliament’s Portfolio ...