How Much Is NSFAS Allowance For 2025 Per Month?

The allowance given to students is an essential aspect of NSFAS support, helping them to pay for a variety of costs related to their academic careers. The NSFAS allowance for 2025 aims to help students pay for necessities while enrolled in classes. The precise amount of the allowance may differ depending on several things, such as the kind of qualification, the school attended, and the individual’s specific situation. This in-depth manual will go over the specifics of the NSFAS monthly allowance for the 2025-2026 academic year and how it might help students.

As the 2025-2026 academic year approaches, students are eager to know the monthly allowance provided by NSFAS, which helps them manage their day-to-day expenses while pursuing studies. The Applicants or students must know the allowance structure and how effective budgeting and financial planning. This article offers a detailed overview of the NSFAS monthly allowance for 2025-2026.

Things Depending on the NSFAS Allowance for 2025

Generally speaking, NSFAS offers allowances to meet a range of necessities, such as lodging, food, books, travel, and personal expenses. The amount of the allowance varies depending on whether the student is living off-campus, at home, or in university housing. It is often given out every month.

How Much Is NSFAS Allowance For 2025 Per Month?

Amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport, and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.

UNIVERSITY

Accommodation As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

TVET

Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
Accommodation in a peri-urban area R18,900 per annum
Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
Transport R7000 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

Who is qualified to receive an allowance from Nsfas for 2025

SASSA grant recipients
South African citizens or permanent residents
Candidates whose annual gross household income combined is not greater than R350 000
individuals with disabilities whose annual gross family income is not greater than R600,000.
Both a cell phone number and email address are required.

Where Will My NSFAS Monthly Fund 2025 Be Sent?

What you will need to receive your NSFAS allowances via NSFAS Wallet?

Your cell phone and valid SIM card
You must sign your NSFAS Bursary Agreement if you are a new student to NSFAS
You will not need to withdraw cash to pay your landlord or any registered merchant

Contact Details Of Nsfas

NSFAS Contact Center: