National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is offering Bursaries for 2024 academic year. The applications system will be open until 30 January 2024.

Who qualifies for NSFAS funding?

You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2024 or you are already studying at a public University or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:

• South African citizens or permanent residents
• SASSA grant recipients
• Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
• Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
• Must have email account and cell phone number.

NSFAS will cover your costs for:

• Accommodation
• Living allowance
• Learning material allowance
• Personal care allowance

If you are studying at the University of South Africa (UNISA) you will receive funding for:

• Tuition,
• Books (subject to the number of modules registered)
• Personal care allowance

If you are eligible student with disability, you will receive funding for:

• Assistive Devices,
• Meals,
• Tuition,
• Transport,
• Tuition,
• Human Support
• Accommodation