How Often NSFAS Pay For College Students 2025-2026
How Often NSFAS Pay For College Students 2025-2026: NSFAS Pay For College Students
Managing finances is part of the academic journey for college students in South Africa. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a significant source of financial assistance for eligible students. Students need to grasp the payment frequency of NSFAS funds to effectively plan their budgets.
This blog aims to explore the specifics of how frequently NSFAS provides payments to college students and offers valuable information to assist students in managing their financial responsibilities.
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NSFAS Payment Dates 2025
NSFAS payment dates refer to the predetermined dates on which approved funds are disbursed to eligible students and they are;
First Semester NSFAS Payment Date:
- Cycle 1 – All Campuses 26 February 2025
- Cycle 2 – All Campuses 06 March 2025
- Cycle 3 – All Campuses 22 April 2025
- Cycle 4 – All Campuses 20 May 2025
- Cycle 5 – All Campuses Monday 17 June 2025
Second Semester NSFAS Payment Date
- Cycle 6 – Medical School 01 July 2025
- Cycle 6 – All Other Campuses 08 July 2025
- Cycle 7 – All Campuses 05 August 2025
- Cycle 8 – All Campuses 02 September 2025
- Cycle 9 – All Campuses 07 October 2025
- Cycle 10 – All Campuses (Final payment for 2025) 04 November 2025
Colleges Funded By NSFAS
List of the colleges that are funded by NSFAS;
- Central Johannesburg TVET College
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College
- Ekurhuleni West TVET College
- Sedibeng TVET College
- South West Gauteng TVET College
- Tshwane North TVET College
- Tshwane South TVET College
- Western TVET College
KwaZulu-Natal Tvet Colleges funded by NSFAS
- Coastal TVET College
- Elangeni TVET College
- Esayidi TVET College
- Majuba TVET College
- Mnambithi TVET College
- Mthashana TVET College
- Thekwini TVET College
- Umfolozi TVET College
- Umgungundlovu TVET College
- Western Cape Tvet Colleges funded by NSFAS
List of the colleges in Western Cape that are funded by NSFAS:
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay College
- Northlink TVET College
- South Cape TVET College
- West Coast TVET College
- Eastern Cape Tvet Colleges funded by NSFAS
- List of the colleges in Eastern Cape that are funded by NSFAS:
- Buffalo City TVET College
- Eastcape Midlands TVET College
- Ikhala TVET College
- Ingwe TVET College
- King Hintsa TVET College
- King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
- Lovedale TVET College
- Port Elizabeth TVET College
Free State Tvet Colleges funded by NSFAS
- Flavius Mareka TVET College
- Goldfields TVET College
- Maluti TVET College
- Motheo TVET College
Limpopo Tvet Colleges funded by NSFAS
- Capricorn TVET College
- Lephalale TVET College
- Letaba TVET College
- Mopani South East TVET College
- Sekhukhune TVET College
- Vhembe TVET College
- Waterberg TVET College
List of the colleges in Mpumalanga that are funded by NSFAS:
- Ehlanzeni TVET College
- Gert Sibande TVET College
- Nkangala TVET College
Northern Cape Tvet Colleges funded by NSFAS
- Northern Cape Urban TVET College
- Northern Cape Rural TVET College
North West Tvet Colleges funded by NSFAS
- Orbit TVET College
- Taletso TVET College
- Vuselela TVET College
NSFAS Contact Information
- Website: www.nsfas.org.za
- Email: info@nsfas.org.za
- South African students: 0860 067 327
- International students: +27 21 763 3232
- Physical Address: 10 Brodie Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa, 7700
- Postal Address: Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7801
Visit the NSFAS official website for more information. Hope the provided information is helpful
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