NSFAS covers tuition, accommodation and allowances for students from households earning under the threshold. Getting it right the first time saves months.

Do you qualify?

NSFAS funds South African citizens whose household income is R350,000 or less per year (or R600,000 for students with disabilities). SASSA grant recipients qualify automatically.

What to prepare

  • Your ID and your parents/guardians' IDs
  • Proof of household income (payslips, or an affidavit if unemployed)
  • Your latest results

Deadlines matter

Applications usually open in September and close in January. Late applications are the single biggest reason funding is missed. Start early, and let Scenda track the dates for you.

One profile on Scenda completes your NSFAS, university and accommodation applications together — no re-typing the same details five times.