The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed the June 2025 allowance amounts for university students, following the 4% increase announced by Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. These monthly allowances support eligible students with accommodation, food, transport, personal care, and learning materials.
NSFAS bursaries cover tuition and registration fees, and allowances are paid over 10 months, from February to November.
NSFAS Learning Materials Allowance (Once-Off)
Paid at the beginning of the year, this allowance will not be paid again in June:
- All students (Catered/Non-catered/Transport): R5,678
- Students with disabilities: R6,240
NSFAS Accommodation Allowance – June 2025
Paid monthly based on residence type and location:
Standard Accommodation:
- Catered Residence (Metro): R6,599
- Catered Residence (Non-metro): R5,663
- Non-Catered Residence (Metro): R5,200
- Non-Catered Residence (Non-metro): R4,264
Students with Disabilities:
- Catered (Metro): R6,963
- Catered (Non-metro): R6,027
- Non-Catered (Metro): R5,200
- Non-Catered (Non-metro): R4,264
Living Allowance – June 2025
This monthly allowance supports students not receiving meals through their accommodation:
- Standard (Non-Catered Residence): R1,716
- Students with Disabilities (Non-Catered): R2,080
- Transport Allowance Recipients: R1,716
- Transport + Disability Allowance Recipients: R2,080
Transport Allowance – June 2025
Paid to students not receiving accommodation:
- All qualifying students (including those with disabilities): R819
Personal Care Allowance – June 2025
Paid monthly to students in catered residences:
- All qualifying students: R316
NSFAS Loan Recipients
Students funded through NSFAS loans will only receive:
- Learning Materials Allowance
- Accommodation Allowance
How Will University Students Receive NSFAS Allowances?
As of 2025, NSFAS no longer uses the NSFAS Bank Account system. Due to an ongoing court case, direct payments to personal bank accounts have been delayed.
Allowances will be paid through universities, based on an approved NSFAS payment channel.
Each university may have a different process. Students must consult their institution’s financial aid office to confirm payment dates and methods.
Final Advice for Students
- Make sure you’re registered and NSFAS-funded
- Keep your student profile updated
- Contact your university’s financial aid office for any payment issues
- Follow NSFAS announcements for updates
For official updates, visit: https://www.nsfas.org.za