Student Accommodation

Calling all student accommodation providers: Join us in providing quality housing for NSFAS students.

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How to Apply and Reserve Student Accommodation for NSFAS beneficiaries

Follow these steps to secure accommodation as an NSFAS beneficiary, provisional funded applicant, whom registered at a University or TVET college for the 2025 academic year.

Step 1: Log In

Visit the myNSFAS portal and log in using your student credentials.

Step 2: Search for Accommodation

Browse the list of approved student accommodations near your institution.

Step 3: Apply

Choose your preferred accommodation and complete the application form.

Step 4: Confirmation

Receive an email or SMS confirming your accommodation reservation.

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Student Accommodation Process

Step-by-Step for Student Accommodation Registration Guide for Accommodation Providers

Step 1: Create an Account

Sign up on the Accommodation Provider Application portal to start your journey.

Step 2: Add Property Details

Provide information about your property for verification.

Step 3: Upload Documents

Submit required documentation, such as proof of ownership and pay for the number of beds you are registering.

Step 4: Get Inspected & Graded

Compliance with the minimum norms and standard for student housing.

Why Partner with NSFAS?

NSFAS offers a three-year contract with annual reviews for all registered accommodation providers.

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Guaranteed Income

Receive steady rental payments for NSFAS-funded students.

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Empower Education

Provide housing and help students focus on their education.

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Easy Registration

Simple and straightforward registration and accreditation process.

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Provide quality accommodation to students while earning steady rental income.

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NSFAS Documents Download

Click the buttons below to download the PDF documents for the NSFAS eligibility criteria and conditions for financial aid for 2025 Academic Year.

NSFAS 2025 Applications officially closed

NSFAS 2025 Applications are officially closed!

Thank you for submitting your NSFAS 2025 application.

You can now track the status of your application on myNSFAS Portal.


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NSFAS 2025 Supporting documents

Required Supporting documents during the application process

If you have applied for #NSFAS2025 funding and received a request to submit supporting documents, log into your myNSFAS account to upload the required documents:


Students with disabilities must provide:

A completed and signed Disability Annexure Form, please ensure that the medical report is merged with this disability annexure when you create a file to submit with your application.

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Students must download the NSFAS 2025 Consent form:

NSFAS reserves the right to validate all information and details provided by the applicant and parent/guardian/spouse against independent third party data source.

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Students must download the NSFAS Orphan or Vulnerable Child Declaration form:

This form is only to be completed by applicants who are under the age of 18 and who are orphans OR, who are vulnerable children in that they have been exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation, risk of violence and substance abuse.

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Students must download the NSFAS Declaration form:

This form only applies to applicants who are 34 years old or younger. This form is used to verify parental/guardian details.

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Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

  • Retrenchment letter
  • Death certificate/s
  • Divorce Decree
  • Proof of legal guardianship
  • Marriage certificate
  • other documents may be required for appeal purposes,....eg retrenchment letter

Based on the application type, the system will generate a list of required documents for upload.

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Join the NSFAS Board

Contribute to the future of education by becoming a part of the NSFAS Board. Nominate someone you know today!

NSFAS Board Nomination NSFAS Board Consent Form







NSFAS has a ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY towards dishonesty, bribery, fraud and corruption!



  • Behonest Hotline

    You can submit a report on fraud, bribery, corruption or unethical behaviour by sending an email to speakup@nsfas.org.za



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    IF YOU DO NOT REPORT IT, YOU SUPPORT IT!!!





Appeals
Rejected applicants who are eligible to appeal may appeal their application outcome within 30 days of receiving their application results.

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NSFAS 2025 Applications Supporting documents
If you have applied for #NSFAS 2025 funding and received a request to submit supporting documents, log into your myNSFAS account to upload the required documents.

NSFAS 2025 Orphan or Vulnerable Child declaration form
NSFAS 2025 Application Consent form
NSFAS 2025 Declaration form
NSFAS 2025 Disability Annexure form

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Media Statements


Listen to what’s hot regarding the latest NSFAS 2024 podcast



NSFAS stories:


The higher education sector gets new leadership
Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane is the Minister of Higher Education and Training.


The higher education sector gets new leadership

Eleven days after being inaugurated as the president of the Republic Of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, announced his Cabinet on Sunday evening, June 30, 2024.The National Student Financial Aid Scheme will now report under a new Ministry, that of Higher Education, and Training led by Dr Nobuhle Nkabane and Deputy Ministers, Mr Buti Manamela and Dr Mimmy Gondwe.


NSFAS Board Chair condemns the intentional misrepresentation of the SIU report.
NSFAS Board Chair condemns the intentional misrepresentation of the SIU report.

In an interview with ENCA this morning, Mr Khosa condemned media reporting that suggests the fraudulent transactions are still proceeding.

This is history. We have since established systems that would eliminate such activities, He reminded viewers that the period in question is 2018-2021 and has no relevance to the current situation wherein systems have been radically improved, and measures have been put in place to prevent such errors.

The NSFAS Board wishes to reassure all stakeholders that the current systems have eliminated the prevalence of these fraudulent activities .






Who qualifies for the Bursary? You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2023 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college Click here to read more


Who qualifies for the Bursary?

You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2023 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:
  • SASSA recipients automatically qualify on financial eligibility
  • Your combined household income is not more than R350 000 per year or
  • Person with a disability with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per year or
  • Must have email and cell phone number

How to create your myNSFAS acccount? Click here to read more


Get started by creating a new account.

It’s as easy as 1,2,3,……

  1. Type in first names (as per ID number)
  2. Type in Surname (as per ID number)
  3. Type in your ID number (will your username)
  4. Type in your own Email address
  5. Type in your own Cellphone number
  6. Accept terms and conditions Tick the box provided, to allow NSFAS to check the information provided (compulsory)
  7. Create a Password, To (protect your account)

ID number, Names and Surname is validated against the Department of Home Affairs database. Only valid South African ID information will be accepted.