NSFAS Unisa Allowances 2025-2026
NSFAS Unisa Allowances 2025-2026
As the 2025-2026 academic year approaches, Unisa students are preparing for another year of academic pursuits, challenges and opportunities. For Applicants or Students, financial support from the NSFAS is essential in facilitating their studies.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is an essential source of support for students attending the University of South Africa (UNISA) and other higher education institutions in the country. NSFAS will provide financial assistance to UNISA students in the 2025-2026 academic year through allowances to ease the cost and provide a positive atmosphere for learning.
This financial chance can greatly improve students’ lives, allowing them to focus entirely on their studies and achieve their learning objectives. You must fulfil specific requirements to be eligible for the UNISA NSFAS allowance for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Who is eligible to receive the NSFAS allowances in 2025-2026
- 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 gross yearly family income is not greater than R600,000.
- Both a cell phone number and email address are required.
Who can’t receive Unisa NSFAS allowances?
Your NSFAS application will not be considered if you
- received NSFAS funding in 2023.
- have already completed an undergraduate degree or diploma.
- are not a South African citizen.
- need funding for a Short Learning Certificate or Programme or a postgraduate qualification.
What does the NSFAS Bursary Cover?
University of South Africa (UNISA) will receive funding for:
- Tuition
- Books (subject to the number of modules registered)
- Personal care allowance
NSFAS Unisa Student Allowances 2025-2026
NSFAS pays R700 per module for the first 4 modules, R5460 for 5 or more modules per academic year, and Students registered for 10 or more modules qualify for an incidental allowance of R304.50 per month for 10 months. Below is a breakdown of NSFAS Allowances for university 2025-2026;
- 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
How are NSFAS allowances paid?
NSFAS allowances are paid by the NSFAS service provider COINVEST. Coinvest will communicate with students to onboard/register to receive their allowances. Students are required to onboard/register on the co-invest platform to receive the NSFAS MasterCard and digital money account.
Types of NSFAS Allowances for Unisa Students
NSFAS provides various allowances to cover essential educational and living expenses;
- Tuition Fees
- Learning Material Allowance
- Living Allowance
- Travel Allowance
- Accommodation Allowance
Procedure For UNISA NSFAS Applications 2025-2026
Follow the process below to apply online for the NSFAS bursaries for 2025-2026:
- Create a profile:
Use this link to register for a myNSFAS account: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or get the NSFAS App from the App Store or Google Play. Your username will be your ID number.
- Apply now:
To amend your personal information and upload the supporting documents for your application, click the “Apply” option.
- Complete:
Submit your application
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NSFAS Contact
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.
Contact UNISA
University of South Africa
P O Box 392 Unisa
0003
Ethics Hotline: 0800 075 278
unisa@thehotline.co.za
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