How To Apply For Laptops From NSFAS 2026/2027

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) understands that many students need access to technology to succeed in their studies. NSFAS is once again giving eligible South African students the chance to apply for a laptop. This initiative is part of the government’s effort to ensure that every student funded by NSFAS has the tools they need to perform well in their academic journey.

The NSFAS laptop program is designed to provide financial support by giving students affordable access to laptops. With a laptop, students can research, complete assignments, attend online classes, and connect to important academic resources. This support is especially valuable for learners who may not otherwise be able to afford such devices. To apply for an NSFAS laptop for 2026-2027, students must first make sure they meet the eligibility requirements. Only students who qualify for NSFAS funding can apply.

Once eligibility is confirmed, applicants need to follow the correct application steps and submit the required documents within the given time frame. This guide will give you a clear step-by-step explanation of how to apply for a laptop through NSFAS in 2026. It will help you understand the process, avoid mistakes, and increase your chances of getting approved. With NSFAS support, you can have the right tools to make your studies easier and more successful.

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NSFAS Student Laptops

In keeping with the government’s goal of preventing the COVID-19 pandemic from interfering with instruction at universities and training centres, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation has instructed NSFAS to buy learning aids for students to guarantee that the blended learning approach is used. The NSFAS Digital Learning Device Program was then introduced. The student who has been permitted to get the laptop may be the only one to retrieve it.

Who can apply for A Laptop From NSFAS?

To qualify for an NSFAS laptop, you have to:

Only students who are now receiving NSFAS assistance are eligible to order the laptop.
Students need to be registered to take classes at a public university or TVET college.
Students are required to sign the T&Cs while ordering the laptop.
Students cannot already have a laptop from TVET or their college.

Who cannot Apply for the NSFAS Laptop?

The following candidates are not eligible to apply for NSFAS Laptops:

Students whose postsecondary institution has already provided them with a laptop, but who are not currently getting NSFAS funds
Students receive laptops with their enrollment package.
Trimester 1 students at TVET colleges who ordered a laptop but did not sign the T&Cs

Easy Guide on How to Apply for an NSFAS Laptop 2026/2027

To order an NSFAS Laptop device online,

NSFAS-funded TVET students include: You must be a continuing student who was enrolled in 2025 and is presently enrolled in 2026.
NSFAS-funded students at universities: You must be registered to study at any public university; both first-time entering and continuing students may apply for a learning device.

Complete the DLD form:

Collect, complete, and return the Digital Learning Device (DLD) form to your campus’s Financial Aid Office (FAO).
Order your laptop using the DLD online order portal at www.nsfas.org.za. NSFAS and your university will validate your information as well as your order.

Collection:

Following the completion of the verification procedure, an order for your laptop will be placed with our service providers to send the item for delivery.
When your laptop is ready, the laptop service provider or your institution will contact you to schedule collection/delivery.

Remember that after you have been contacted for delivery and pickup of the device, no one may accept or collect it on your behalf; you must be there and sign before it is given over to you.

Identification

You must produce your ID/birth certificate and proof of academic registration/student card from your institution before receiving your device.

Agree to the terms and conditions

You will be required to agree to the terms and conditions as set out by your institution before receiving your learning device.

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Laptop payment:

Non-NSFAS-funded students who require a device should consult their institutions, as they will remain responsible for the payment of the device and must therefore agree to the payment terms as defined by the institution. How To Apply For Laptops From NSFAS 2026/2027

REMEMBER: As an NSFAS-funded student, you must present a valid ID, proof of registration (or student card), and sign the acknowledgment receipt of the digital learning equipment upon delivery. You will also need to agree to the device’s terms and conditions as given out by your university/college.

Contact Details Of NSFAS

NSFAS Contact Center: