Postgraduate study often brings a hopeful but confusing question: does NSFAS fund students who have already completed an undergraduate qualification? The short answer is that NSFAS funding is mainly designed for undergraduate study at public universities and TVET colleges, but some postgraduate students may still qualify for support, most often through a loan rather than […]

If you plan to study at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college, NSFAS may help with your study costs — but only if you study at a public TVET college, on an approved programme, and meet the current eligibility criteria. This guide explains how TVET funding works, which courses are generally funded, […]

Introduction If you are an international student planning to study in South Africa, or already studying here, it is natural to ask whether NSFAS can help with fees. The short answer is that NSFAS was designed for South African students, and most international students do not qualify. Understanding that early saves a wasted application cycle […]

The NSFAS consent form is one of the most important documents in a funding application. In short, it gives NSFAS permission to check the information in your application against official records. Without a correctly completed and signed form, NSFAS cannot finish its assessment, and your application may be delayed or closed. This guide explains what […]

A rejected NSFAS application can feel like the end of your study plans, but it is usually a decision about one application in one cycle, not a judgement on your ability or your future. What matters most in the days after a rejection is that you stay calm, find out exactly why the application was […]

Receiving a rejected NSFAS outcome is disappointing, especially when you have already planned your studies around funding. An appeal gives you a formal chance to ask NSFAS to reconsider its decision, but it only works if you understand why your application was rejected, whether you are eligible to appeal, and what evidence you need to […]

Introduction NSFAS and SASSA are two different South African government systems, but for many students they work closely together. SASSA, the South African Social Security Agency, administers social grants to households and individuals who qualify. NSFAS, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, funds eligible students at public universities and TVET colleges. The link between them […]

Accommodation is often the largest single cost of studying away from home, and one of the most misunderstood parts of NSFAS funding. The accommodation allowance is not a cash payment you can spend on any housing you choose: it is funding for approved accommodation, paid under NSFAS rules, usually directly to your institution or an […]

When something goes wrong with your application, funding, or allowances, knowing how to contact support saves weeks of frustration. Start with myNSFAS, use only official channels, and have details ready. Contact details change, so this guide prints no phone numbers, messaging numbers, codes, or email addresses; it explains each official channel and where to verify […]