NSFAS R5,200 Allowance 2025 : Great news for the South African students who are financially aided by NSFAS, the agency has announced that the November 2025 allowance is going to be distributed to the qualifying university or TVET college students shortly. The monthly payment of R5,200 is meant to support the students in covering basic living expenses, transport, and learning materials during the last part of the academic year.
Details Of November 2025 NSFAS Allowance
As per the recent announcement, the students who meet the criteria will be allowed a maximum of R5,200 in total allowances according to the type of study and the institution they are enrolled in. The details are as follows:
01. Students of University
- Living Allowance: R1,650
- Transport Allowance: R875 (for those living off-campus)
- Personal care and book allowance: R5,200 total for the month, including residual support for semester-based students.
02. Students of TVET College:
- Living allowance: R1,500
- Transport allowance: R700
- Incidental allowance: R290 (for students in residences)
The funding is intended to provide relief to students who are going through the finals and are affected by the remaining living cost. The NSFAS has stuck to its word that the payments will be timely so that no student has to face a tough time.
NSFAS November 2025 Payment Dates
The payments for the NSFAS allowances of November 2025 are scheduled to commence on Monday, 10 November 2025, and will be disbursed throughout the week. Students receiving payments via direct deposit to their NSFAS bank accounts will be informed once the funds have been processed.
Students still utilizing the disbursement systems associated with their institutions (such as Tenet or eZaga platforms) should stay alert on their dashboards and through email for payment confirmation.
How To Claim Your NSFAS Allowance
In order to facilitate the payments process, students are advised to do the following:
- Make sure their bank details or NSFAS Wallet credentials are correct.
- Log in to their MyNSFAS account regularly to check the payment status.
- Maintain their academic registration and funding eligibility.
- Notify the financial aid office immediately if any payment delays occur.
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