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How Often NSFAS Pay For College Students

How Often NSFAS Pay For College Students

How many times does NSFAS pay; How Often NSFAS Pay For College Students

Are you a recent high school graduate or undergraduate from South Africa whose NSFAS aid application was approved? If it has been confirmed that the student is one of those selected to receive the funds and you are unsure of How Often Will NSFAS Pay Allowance for college students In 2024, then this information will be of interest. The type of stipend awarded and the academic calendar of the college determine how many months NSFAS provides allowances. Generally, the living allowance is distributed monthly for a period of either 10 or 12 months, dependent on the length of the academic year at that specific location. Extra benefits including housing, study materials, and tuition could be awarded at the start of each semester or at the beginning of the school year.

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How Regularly Will NSFAS Pay College Student Allowance?

The first week of every month is usually when monthly instalments are made for a period of ten months.

Notable: Student payments differ. Thus, try not to lose your cool if your flatmate gets their allowance before you do.

First Semester:

  • 28 February
  • 7 March
  • 4 April
  • 3 May
  • 6 June

Second Semester:

  • 18 July
  • 1 August
  • 5 September
  • 3 October
  • 7 November

The Total Amount NSFAS Will Pay For College Students

Amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.

UNIVERSITY

  • 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

TVET

  • 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

Which Payment Method Will NSFAS Allowances Be Used?

  • Registration for the NSFAS Wallet, which needs a SIM card and a cell phone, is limited to TVET students only. It allows registered NSFAS retailers to make purchases and take cash withdrawals when it is enabled.
  • NSFAS MasterCard: This cutting-edge direct payment option for student allowances is scheduled to launch at the end of September 2023 and appears to be a viable choice. This will eventually replace the NSFAS wallet and offer several more features.

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TVET Colleges NSFAS Support

50 TVET colleges are supported by NSFAS financing. Note the following list if you want to attend a TVET college and receive funding from NSFAS.

  1. Buffalo City TVET College
  2. East Cape Midlands TVET College
  3. Ikhala TVET College
  4. Ingwe TVET College
  5. King Hintsa TVET College
  6. King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College
  7. Lovedale TVET College
  8. Port Elizabeth TVET College
  9. Boland TVET College
  10. College of Cape Town
  11. False Bay TVET College
  12. Northlink TVET College
  13. South Cape TVET College
  14. West Coast TVET College
  15. Northern Cape Rural TVET College
  16. Northern Cape Urban TVET College
  17. Flavius Mareka TVET College
  18. Goldsfields TVET College
  19. Maluti TVET College
  20. Motheo TVET College
  21. Coastal KZN TVET College
  22. Elangeni TVET College
  23. Esayidi TVET College
  24. Majuba TVET College
  25. Mnambithi TVET College
  26. Mthashana TVET College
  27. Thekwini TVET College
  28. Umfolozi TVET College
  29. Umgugundlovu TVET College
  30. Orbit TVET College
  31. Taletso TVET College
  32. Vuselela TVET College
  33. Central Johannesburg TVET College
  34. Ekurhuleni East TVET College
  35. Ekurhuleni West TVET College
  36. Sedibeng TVET College
  37. South West Gauteng TVET College
  38. Tshwane North TVET College
  39. Tshwane South TVET College
  40. Western College for TVET
  41. Ehlanzeni TVET College
  42. Gert Sibande TVET College
  43. Nkangala TVET College
  44. Capricorn TVET College
  45. Lephalale TVET College
  46. Letaba TVET College
  47. Mopani South East TVET College
  48. Sekhukhune TVET College
  49. Vhembe TVET College
  50. Waterberg TVET College

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Contact NSFAS HERE

For general, student and NSFAS Wallet enquiries

For all other queries regarding students:
Tel No.: 08000 67327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Physical Address
The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

or visit the NSFAS Official website here

Knowing the colleges that will receive funding from NSFAS in 2024 can help you plan your educational path and make wise selections for the future. Whether a university, a TVET college, a private school, or a public/community college is what you’re thinking about,

 

 

Frank Oduro

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