How To Apply For NSFAS Laptop Online 2026/2027

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays an important role in supporting students who need resources for their studies. One of the valuable initiatives offered is the NSFAS laptop program, designed to provide eligible South African students with access to personal laptops. In the modern education system, having your laptop is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Students need it to attend online classes, complete assignments, do research, and collaborate with peers and lecturers.

Through the NSFAS laptop initiative, students who qualify for financial aid can apply to receive a laptop that will help them succeed in their academic journey. This program ensures that no student is left behind simply because they cannot afford the technology required for learning. If you are registered at a public university or TVET college and funded by NSFAS, you may be eligible to benefit from this support.

Applying for a laptop through NSFAS is a simple online process. Applicants must log in to their myNSFAS account, follow the instructions, and submit the required details. Once approved, the laptop will be delivered through the designated service provider at your institution. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid delays. The NSFAS laptop grant is a great opportunity to access the tools you need for success. With a laptop, you can manage your studies more effectively and take full advantage of online learning resources.

Learn more: How To Apply For Laptops From NSFAS 2026-2027

Who is qualified to apply for the NSFAS Laptop

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 Online

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

How To Apply For NSFAS Laptops Online for 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.

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.

Learn more: NSFAS Online Applications 2026-2027

NOTE: As an NSFAS-funded student, you must present a valid ID, proof of registration (or student card), and sign the acknowledgement 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.

Understanding the requirements, getting ready with the required paperwork, and carefully completing the online application process will improve your chances of receiving an NSFAS laptop grant for the 2026-2027 semester.

Contact Information For NSFAS

For general, student, and NSFAS Wallet Inquiries

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

USEFUL LINKS

NSFAS Application 2026-2027

Documents To Apply For NSFAS 2026-2027

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