The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was established in terms of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Act 56 of 1999).
Vision
A model public entity operating within the public post-school education ecosystem that provides equitable access to financial and other resources for eligible students in an efficient, transparent, and professional student-centric manner.Mission
To be an agile, responsive, and student-centric resource provider within the public higher education ecosystem.Values
1. Accountability - Taking ownership and delivering commitments transparently.
2. Respect - Upholding professionalism and building trust through care.
3. Integrity - Acting ethically and confronting wrongdoing.
4. Social Justice - Championing equity in education access.
5. Excellence - Innovating and maintaining high standards.