NSFAS
Guides to help South African students understand NSFAS funding, eligibility, documents, applications, and what to do if something goes wrong.
NSFAS guides
Who qualifies for NSFAS in South Africa?
Eligibility rules, income requirements, and who NSFAS usually funds.
How to apply for NSFAS (step-by-step)
Where to apply, what you need, and how to track your status on myNSFAS.
What does NSFAS cover?
Tuition, registration, accommodation, transport and other allowances (overview).
Why NSFAS applications get rejected (and how to fix it)
The most common rejection reasons and what to do next.
How to appeal NSFAS if your application is rejected
Step-by-step guide to submitting an NSFAS appeal with the right documents.
NSFAS required documents checklist
A practical checklist of the most commonly requested NSFAS documents.