NSFAS student accommodation

What are the requirements for NSFAS accredited accommodation?

Student housing seeking NSFAS accreditation must be no more than 20 kilometers from the campus. Any accommodations beyond this level of distance must be approved by the Department of Higher Education.

How much does NSFAS give students for accommodation?

Students living in institution-catered accommodation qualify for a maximum allowance capped at R60,750 per annum (accommodation allowance that is inclusive of the living allowance and personal care). To check whether you have been funded by Nsfas, you can follow these steps: Login on the myNSFAS student portal.

How does NSFAS work with accommodation?

Once signed in, accommodation providers will be able to list their properties by providing their property names, location and images. NSFAS will then contact them and send a panel of experts to accredit and grade the properties to ensure that they are suitable for student living.

How do I apply for accommodation allowance?

1. Log in to the students self-service portal.
2. Click on ‘STUDENTS”
3. Click on “STUDENT SELF-SERVICE”
4. Enter your person number(student number) and password.
5. Click on “FINANCIAL AID”
6. Click on “ALLOWANCES AND ACCOMMODATION” then complete the form.

nsfas student accommodation

nsfas student accommodation