The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

The NSFAS is a South African government student financial aid scheme that provides financial aid to undergraduate students to help pay for the cost of their tertiary education after finishing high school. It is funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Only students who are South African citizens may apply. If successful, the NSFAS allocation is awarded as a bursary.

Information Link
Criteria and Conditions click here
Application for payouts The 2024 NSFAS allowance application system is open. Apply via the UP portal.
click here for guidelines
Disability Support click here
NSFAS Website click here

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