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Congratulations Class of 2026
Celebrating our proud NSFAS beneficiaries on your remarkable achievement— your hard work and dedication have paid off.
#JustGraduated2026
Celebrating our proud NSFAS beneficiaries on your remarkable achievement— your hard work and dedication have paid off.
Applicants are encouraged to monitor their myNSFAS accounts for important updates related to their application.
Message to the Members of the General Council
Dear Members of the General Council,
Compliments of the New Year.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) notes with appreciation the announcement regarding the leadership developments within the Association of African Higher Education Financing Agencies (AAHEFA).
NSFAS congratulates Dr Dennis Khasu on his assumption of the Office of Vice President of AAHEFA, following his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Higher Education Loans and Grants Board (HELGB). We are confident that his leadership and experience will make a valuable contribution to advancing AAHEFA’s mandate and strengthening collaboration among higher education financing agencies across the continent.
We further extend our congratulations to Mr Zephania Maduhu on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of AAHEFA, following his period of service as Acting CEO. His formal appointment is a testament to his leadership and commitment to the organisation.
NSFAS wishes both appointees every success in their respective roles and looks forward to continued collaboration in support of higher education financing in Africa.
Yours sincerely,
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
Log in to your myNSFAS account and keep your application on track.
To ensure that your 2026 funding application can be fully processed, applicants are urged to log in regularly to their myNSFAS portal and check for any notifications about missing documents.
As NSFAS continues to assess funding applications, students who still need to upload specific supporting documents will be notified via their portal. Once a notice is issued, you will have 30 days to upload the required documents.
Failure to upload the requested documents within the allocated period will result in your application being marked as incomplete and it will not be considered for funding.
NSFAS remains committed to finalising the assessment of all applications and releasing funding outcomes from 15 December 2025.
Please continue to monitor your myNSFAS account for any updates changes to your application status.
NSFAS was recently alerted to a potential security weakness within certain components of its ICT systems. Upon identification, NSFAS immediately activated its information security and incident management protocols, prioritised the matter, and implemented remedial measures without delay.
Actions taken include strengthening access controls, reviewing system permissions, and enhancing monitoring across affected environments. At this stage, there is no indication of an ongoing system compromise.
NSFAS remains committed to transparency and compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This advisory is issued to inform users of the incident and the steps taken to secure NSFAS systems. Direct communication will be undertaken where required, based on verified risk and regulatory guidance.
NSFAS continues to strengthen its cybersecurity environment to protect the personal information of students and stakeholders.
Users are encouraged to remain vigilant, protect their login credentials, and report any suspicious activity via official NSFAS communication channels.
User permissions and system access have been reviewed and reinforced across affected environments.
Advanced monitoring has been implemented to detect and respond to potential threats in real time.
NSFAS remains committed to lawful, transparent, and responsible handling of personal information.
Accountability • Respect • Integrity • Social Justice • Excellence
Together, we look forward to advancing inclusive access to quality education and student funding in South Africa.
If you have applied for #NSFAS2026 funding and received a request to submit supporting documents, log into your myNSFAS account to upload the required documents:
A completed and signed Disability Annexure Form, please ensure that the medical report is merged with this disability annexure when you create a file to submit with your application.
Click here to downloadNSFAS reserves the right to validate all information and details provided by the applicant and parent/guardian/spouse against independent third party data source.
Click here to downloadThis form is only to be completed by applicants who are under the age of 18 and who are orphans OR, who are vulnerable children in that they have been exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation, risk of violence and substance abuse.
Click here to download This form only applies to applicants who are 34 years old or younger. This form is used to verify parental/guardian details.
NSFAS beneficiaries are not required to pay any fees for student accommodation. Any accommodation provider charging such fees, or engaging in gender-based violence or sexual harassment, will be held accountable for this fraudulent and unethical behavior.
We encourage all stakeholders to report these unethical practices to our fraud prevention hotline at
speakup@nsfas.org.zaWe have been made aware of a scam involving a company called Tsamosi Attorneys, falsely claiming to act on behalf of NSFAS and offering settlement discounts.
Please note:
🔗If you suspect fraud or receive suspicious communication claiming to be from NSFAS, report it immediately to:
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Calling all student accommodation providers: Join us in providing quality housing for NSFAS students.
Register Your PropertyFollow these steps to secure accommodation as an NSFAS beneficiary, provisional funded applicant, whom registered at a University or TVET college for the 2026 academic year.
Visit the myNSFAS portal and log in using your student credentials.
Browse the list of approved student accommodations near your institution.
Choose your preferred accommodation and complete the application form.
Receive an email or SMS confirming your accommodation reservation.
Sign up on the Accommodation Provider Application portal to start your journey.
Provide information about your property for verification.
Submit required documentation, such as proof of ownership and pay for the number of beds you are registering.
Compliance with the minimum norms and standard for student housing.
NSFAS offers a three-year contract with annual reviews for all registered accommodation providers.
Receive steady rental payments for NSFAS-funded students.
Provide housing and help students focus on their education.
Simple and straightforward registration and accreditation process.
Provide quality accommodation to students while earning steady rental income.
Register NowClick the buttons below to download the PDF documents for the NSFAS eligibility criteria and conditions for financial aid for 2025 Academic Year.
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Who qualifies for the Bursary?
You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2023 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:
ID number, Names and Surname is validated against the Department of Home Affairs database. Only valid South African ID information will be accepted.
