How Often NSFAS Pay For College Students 2025-2026

How Often NSFAS Pay For College Students 2024-2025

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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