This page assists students with NSFAS applications,
bursaries, and university applications.
Early application is strongly recommended.
Tip: Gather your ID, academic results, proof of income, and admission letters before
starting any applications. This will save time and prevent missing deadlines.
Note: Most bursaries, NSFAS applications, and university applications open between September and January.
Apply early to maximize your chances.
🎓 NSFAS Applications
Tap below to expand details about NSFAS funding, checking your status, and expected future application dates.
What NSFAS Is
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) helps eligible South African students
pay for higher education at public universities and TVET colleges. Funding can include:
Tuition fees
Accommodation & meals
Transport & textbooks
Other approved learning materials
Applications for the academic year usually open once a year — see the “Expected Opening” section below
for future dates.
NSFAS 2026 Funding Update
Applications for the 2026 academic year are now closed. Funding decisions and
eligibility results began being released from 15 December 2025. Students should check
their status using the myNSFAS portal and upload any requested documents promptly.
Applicants typically have a set period (about 30 days) to upload supporting documents to avoid incomplete
status.
Check “Application Status” to see whether your application is approved, pending, or incomplete
This portal is the official way to track NSFAS funding decisions — results are not sent by SMS or
WhatsApp.
Helpful Tips for NSFAS Applicants
NSFAS only funds students at public universities and public TVET colleges.
Ensure all supporting documents are uploaded and certified where required.
Check your portal regularly for updates or requests from NSFAS.
Expected NSFAS 2027 Opening Period
NSFAS typically opens applications each year in the last quarter of the preceding year and closes early
the following year. For example, the 2026 application period ran roughly from 1 September
2025 to 31 January 2026.
Based on this pattern, students aiming for NSFAS 2027 funding should prepare their
documents (ID, proof of income, admission letters) and monitor the official portal starting late
September 2026. Official dates are announced on www.nsfas.org.za when the portal opens.
💼 Bursaries & Scholarships
Use the filters to find bursaries by field, level,
province, or keyword.
The Central Applications Office (CAO) in South Africa is a centralised system that lets you
apply to multiple universities and colleges with one application and one fee. It mainly
covers institutions in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Which Institutions Use the CAO?
CAO member institutions:
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
University of Zululand (UNIZULU)
Other private colleges/partners
Non-CAO universities: UCT, Wits, SU, UJ, UP, UNISA and others — apply to these directly.
If you need help understanding application requirements, bursaries, NSFAS, or academic planning, you can
reach out directly to
Lwandiso Nunu — the platform designer, owner, developer, and tutor, who personally manages
the Nunuz Hub Student Support platform.
All guidance and responses come solely from Lwandiso — no other team members are involved at this time.
You can contact us via our dedicated support channels:
Email or our
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