Unisa NSFAS Allowance 2025-2026

The University of South Africa (UNISA) offers accessible education through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) financial support. NSFAS 2025-2026 academic year continues to provide important allowances to eligible UNISA students, assisting them in meeting various educational expenses.

These allowances provide essential financial support, helping students cover the costs of their studies and related expenses. As we get closer to the academic year, understanding the specifics of the Unisa NSFAS allowance is good for prospective and returning students alike. whether you are processing the application for the first time or seeking to renew your funding, this article will equip you with the knowledge you need to maximize your NSFAS allowance at UNISA.

This financial opportunity can significantly enhance students’ lives by enabling them to devote all of their attention to their studies and meet their learning goals. To be qualified for the UNISA NSFAS allowance for the 2025-2026 academic year, you have to meet certain prerequisites.

Types of NSFAS Allowances at UNISA

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

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.

What does the NSFAS Unisa Bursary Cover?

University of South Africa (UNISA) will receive funding for:

Tuition
Books (subject to the number of modules registered)
Personal care allowance

Who is eligible to receive the Unisa 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 annual gross 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.

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.

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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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