STATEMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SECOND APPLICATION PERIOD FOR FINANCIAL AID IN 2026 Good morning ladies and gentlemen of the media, and thank you very much for coming to this briefing. Today marks 15 days since the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) closed the centralised application period for all application for the 2026… Read More »
NSFAS APPLICATION 2026 OPENS Today NSFAS announced the second application period for financial aid in 2026.NSFAS will re-open for 2026 applications for all learners who have not applied during the 01 August – 30 November 2026 window period; Applications for students who wish to study at TVET colleges will open from the 09 January 2026… Read More »
ABSA Student Loan ABOUT THE ABSA STUDY LOAN ABSA study loans can be used to cover the cost of tuition, textbooks, study equipment and accommodation. Additionally, you will receive a max discount of 15% on your study equipment. Please note that students must reapply for a student loan each year. ABSA guarantees that they offer the… Read More »
NYDA PARTNERS WITH NSFAS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO STUDENT FUNDING During the past weeks, South Africa has seen student mobilisation and protests increase and intensify around issues access to free education in the form of #FeesMustFall campaign which has affected the whole nation. This campaign has highlighted the plight faced by many young people in… Read More »
NSFAS DECISIONS ON 2026 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL AID The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) received more than 380,000 applications for 2026 financial aid for TVET and university The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will brief the media on the outcomes of the 2026 applications and new decisions taken thereof, following the recent closing… Read More »
Nedbank Student Loan ABOUT THE NEDBANK STUDY LOAN The Nedbank student loan will cover tuition fees, textbooks, on campus accommodation and various other study-related equipment. PAYING BACK THE STUDY LOAN Nedbank offer flexible repayment terms and competitive interest rates on their study loans. Once you start your studies, your sponsor (or yourself if you are a… Read More »
CLOSING OF NSFAS APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2026 FINANCIAL AID The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) received more than 380,000 applications for 2026 financial aid for TVET and university students since the new centralised application period opened on August 01, 2026. More than 130 000 online applications have been successfully completed, with necessary supporting documents,… Read More »
Nsfas Online Application Applications now open Nsfas Online Application : All students who will register at public universities/ TVET colleges for the first time in 2026 and need financial support, can now apply directly to NSFAS for financial assistance. Applications will remain open between August and November . Dear Applicants We are pleased to inform… Read More »
FNB Student Loan ABOUT THE FNB STUDY LOAN FNB Life Start Student Loans range from R4 000 to R80 000 (depending on the amount you need and your affordability criteria). You will also receive a personalised interest rate for your loan. The student loan covers the cost of tuition fees, accommodation on campus and textbooks.… Read More »
Standard Bank Student Loan ABOUT THE STANDARD BANK STUDY LOAN SB student loans are used to pay for tuition, books, study equipment and accommodation (this only applies to full-time students who are not residing with their parents). The money for tuition fees will be paid directly into the institutions account and accommodation fees will be… Read More »