Does NSFAS Pay For Registration At Unisa?

Does NSFAS Bursary Pay For Registration At Unisa?

YES. NSFAS pay tuition and registration fees for brilliant yet financially needy students at the University of South Africa(Unisa). Nsfas is known as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme in South Africa. This government body operates under the Department of Higher Education and Training and provides financial support to students who have gained admission into any of the public Tvet Colleges or Universities. Students who are facing financial challenges who have gained admission or those currently studying at Unisa can apply for Nsfas to pay for their registration fee, accommodation, living allowance and more.

Unisa students who are eligible for NSFAS funding are therefore urged to start the NSFAS application for the 2025 academic year.  To apply for NSFAS funding, ensure you meet the criteria to receive funding.

Undergraduate students who are studying at the University of South Africa must have obtained an average of at least 75% and above in their previous year of study to qualify for the NSFAS bursary. Students who received the bursary in 2024 do not need to apply again. Such students must, however, meet the 75% average to be considered for the bursary in 2025.

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What Does NSFAS Funding Cover?

The costs covered by NSFAS can include tuition, registration, and allowances tailored to each student’s study circumstances. NSFAS provides funding to all approved students for tuition and registration fees. Students funded by NSFAS who choose to study at a university will also receive additional allowances to cover the cost of books, transportation, accommodation, food, and personal care.

Those who opt to study at a TVET college will receive allowances to cover transportation, accommodation (including meals), and personal care. Additionally, NSFAS-funded students with disabilities receive funding according to the TVET and university allowance guidelines, which also include support for assistive devices such as wheelchairs, specialized computer equipment, and human assistance based on the student’s individual needs.

Unisa Nsfas Registration Date For 2025

Are you a fresh intake or currently studying at Unisa, do you come from a family with an income of R350 000 or less, then apply for a Nsfas bursary? From September 2024, Nsfas will be open for applications.

Applicants are to apply before the application deadline which will be in January 2025. Applications that will be submitted after the application deadline will be rejected.

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Who Is Eligible To Apply For Unisa Nsfas 2025

You qualify for an NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen or permanent resident planning to study in 2025 or if you are already enrolled at a public university or TVET college and meet the following criteria:

• You are a South African citizen or permanent resident.
• You are a SASSA grant recipient.
• Your combined gross household income does not exceed R350,000 per year.
• If you have a disability, your combined gross household income does not exceed R600,000 per year.
• You must have an active email account and a cell phone number.

Unisa Nsfas Registration Requirements 2025

NSFAS applicants for the 2025 academic year must submit the following documents as required of them to register;

Students with disabilities must provide:

• A completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form

Students recognised as vulnerable children must provide:

• An applicant who is recognised as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide and Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker

Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

• Retrenchment letter
• Death certificate/s
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of legal guardianship
• Marriage certificate
• other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter.

How To Apply For Nsfas At Unisa 2025 

Follow the process to apply for Nsfas funds as a Unisa student:

• Create a profile:

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or download the NSFAS App on Google Play or App Store. Your ID number will be your username.

• Apply now:

Click on the “Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

• Complete:

Submit your application

When will Unisa NSFAS Application Results Be Communicated 2025?

Application results will be communicated to all applicants once NSFAS receives confirmation from the Institution that an academic offer has been made to you. This will be communicated to you before the start of the academic year via SMS, email and through your myNSFAS account.

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Contact Details Of Unisa

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

If you are unable to complete the application by yourself, you can visit a National Youth Development Agency Centre, a Thusong Centre or one of the NSFAS application partner’s centres near you, where an NSFAS representative will help you apply. Visit The official website of Nsfas For More Details.

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