Will NSFAS Pay For October 2025-2026

NSFAS Payment Date; Will NSFAS Pay For October 2025-2026

Are you a beneficiary of the NSFAS Bursary? and wondering if the scheme secretariat will disburse funds to its client in October? well, It’s best to stay well-informed about the availability of funding during specific periods due to the frequent changes and updates in funding policies. The information below seeks to examine whether NSFAS will provide funding to its client in October 2025 and equip you with the essential information needed to make informed decisions regarding your educational funding.

SEE ALSO: NSFAS Allowance 2025-2026

What NSFAS Will Pay For In October 2025

NSFAS payments shall be given on the first week of each month for ten months.’The amounts mentioned for accommodation, a living allowance, transportation, and educational materials must meet the most recent DHET criteria:

Tvet Colleges

• Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
• Accommodation in a peri-urban area R18,900 per annum
• Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
• Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350  per annum
• Transport R7000 per annum
• Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

Universities

• 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, of 000  per annum
• Book allowances R5200 per annum
• Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

READ: NSFAS Website

NSFAS Payment Dates 2025

available dates to expect NSFAS Funds in 2025;

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

NSFAS Eligibility Criteria 2025-2026

To ascertain whether NSFAS will provide funding for October 2024, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the eligibility criteria. The following are the basic requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen or possess permanent residency.
• Must be enrolled or accepted at a public higher education institution.
• Household income should fall within the NSFAS threshold.
• First-time entry into a tertiary institution is required for certain funding categories.
• Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

READ MORE: NSFAS Closing Date for 2025-2026

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

For more information visit the official website of NSFAS. Hope the provided information is helpful, kindly share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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