nsfas accommodation allowance 2024-2025

Do you want to learn more about the student Nsfas allowance? Additionally, do you want to know how to apply for the Nsfas allowance or how you will be paid each month if you have been accepted for funding? Please read this article for more information about the Nsfas allowance.

Requirements To Apply For The NSFAS Allowance

Provide your own phone number and email address. You must have a copy of your ID or birth certificate, as well as copies of your parents, guardians, or spouse’s National ID. You must also have proof of your income, or, if necessary, one year’s IRP5.
You are not required to provide any evidence of income if you are the recipient of a SASSA grant.
A completed and signed Disability Annexure A form must be submitted by all applicants with disabilities. Additionally, applicants who are considered vulnerable children by the Department of Social Development must submit a Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form.

How to Apply for NSFAS Allowance

Go to the website for the NSFAS Application: After that, go to www.nsfas.org.za and select the “myNSFAS” tab to “Create a myNSFAS account.” If you don’t know how to create, click HERE. Next, click on the “APPLY” tab to update your personal information. Answer the questions on the screen and upload all necessary supporting documents.

What You Need To Receive Your NSFAS Allowance

You will need a valid SIM card and a cell phone.
You will be required to sign your NSFAS Bursary Agreement if you are a new student at NSFAS.
To verify and authenticate your account after receiving your NSFAS Bursary, dial *134*176# and enter your ID number.
You will receive an SMS with your password for your account. By dialing *134*176#, you will be able to access your account.
Any of the participating stores—Shoprite, Usave, Checkers, SPAR, Choppies, or Boxer—will accept cash withdrawals.

Nsfas Money Per Month 2024-2025

NSFAS Allowance Students	Payable Amount (Monthly)	Payable Amount (Per Annum)
Incidental/Personal Care Allowance	R242	R2900
Accommodation in Rural Areas	R1,312	R15,750
Accommodation in Peri-Urban Area	R1,575	R18,900
Accommodation in Urban Area	R2000	R24,000
Transport	R583	R7000
Transport (up to 40km from the institution)	R613	R7,350

How To Take Out/Withdrawn Nsfas Money

The first step is to create a cash voucher:

Dial *134*176#
Enter your NSFAS wallet password
Select option 1. Cash Voucher
Enter amount
You will then get your voucher

The second step would be to go and withdraw it:

Go to a merchant that has partnered with Celbux and NSFAS. They will use their NSFAS Wallet to tell the merchant how much they want to withdraw. After that, a voucher will be made. Show the voucher number to the merchant. You will get cash in return for the voucher.

NOTE. For more details, applicants can download THE NSFAS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND CONDITIONS FOR FINANCIAL AID HERE.

FOR ANY INFORMATION ON PAYMENT OR RECEIVING OF MONEY PLEASE GO TO THE NSFAS MAIN WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE OR CALL THEM DIRECTLY ON

Tel No.: 08000 67327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za

RELATED LINKS

Nsfas Online Application links

For more info visit Nsfas Website