NSFAS Eligibility Checker

Find out if you qualify for NSFAS funding based on the latest eligibility criteria.

Who Qualifies for NSFAS?

  • • South African citizens
  • • SASSA grant recipients automatically qualify
  • • Combined household income of R350,000 or less per year
  • • Students with disabilities: household income of R600,000 or less
  • • Registered at a public university or TVET college
  • • Studying towards an undergraduate qualification

What NSFAS Covers

  • • Tuition fees (full amount)
  • • Accommodation (up to capped amount)
  • • Transport (living allowance)
  • • Food allowance
  • • Learning materials (books, devices)

Interactive eligibility checker coming soon

In the meantime, check your status on the official NSFAS portal.

Go to NSFAS Portal →