How Much Will NSFAS Pay For Accommodation/Rent

Application For NSFAS 2024 Academic year Are Now Open

How Much Will NSFAS Pay For Accommodation/Rent

Numerous benefits can be received after a student is approved for NSFAS financial help. The NSFAS online application is currently open, so do not allow financial constraints to stop you from continuing your studies. If accepted after you submit your application, NSFAS will cover your tuition and registration costs and give you several allowances for things like food, accommodation, books, and other expenses.

Due to institutional inequalities, benefits and coverage are not ubiquitous. NSFAS allowances are given and distributed based on a number of considerations, including your financial needs, the institution you attended, and where you lived while pursuing your academic education.

All NSFAS approved will be given monthly allowances to cover the following expenses:

Accommodation
Transportation
Food
Learning materials
Daily expenses

We will solely discuss the financial aid provided to students for accommodation, rent, and expenses associated with living.

NSFAS Allowances for Accommodations

For each student enrolled in a college, NSFAS will provide the following allowances to cover the cost of accommodation or rent throughout their academic studies:

R24,000 per annum for students in an urban area
R18,900 per annum for students per peri-urban area
R15,750 per annum for students in a rural area

You will not be given any allowance if you occupy any of the following accommodations

Off-campus homes belonged to colleges.
houses on campus that are owned by the institution
Private housing was rented by the institution.
Off-campus private lodging that is accredited
Individual homes

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Accommodation Allowances For University Students

The suggested amounts for accommodations must comply with the most recent DHET criteria that have been authorized. NSFAS will provide the following amount as a housing, rental, and hostel allowance for universities:

Based on the real fees the university has charged
Private housing costs cannot be more expensive than university housing costs.

The amount provided by NSFAS for ACCOMMODATION can vary depending on the individual’s financial need and circumstances. In general, NSFAS will pay an accommodation allowance to any accepted NSFAS student up to R45,000 per year.

NSFAS CONTACTS

If you need to contact NSFAS, you can do so through the following channels:

Call NSFAS directly: