NSFAS 2027 Applications Are Now Open
Applications close 18 November 2026.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology extends 2026 academic year until 14 December
After weeks of disruption caused by student protests.
NSFAS faces major R15 Billion funding crisis
From about R2.5 billion in 2018 to R13.5 billion last year.
NSFAS applications for Third Trimester now open
Applications close on 23 August 2026.
Universities and TVETs face R62 billion student debt
Linked to NSFAS-funded students.
NSFAS pays out R621 million in April allowances
To 203,653 TVET students.
NSFAS received nearly 894,000 funding applications for 2026
And about 610,000 have already been approved.
Government Launches 2026 NSFAS Applications
Here's what you need to know...
Higher Education Minister pushes for new NSFAS funding model
Over the next 3 months.
NSFAS confirms outstanding allowance payments will be processed end of May
Includes payments for the 2025 academic year as well as outstanding catch-up payments from 2024.