Every year, thousands of students apply for financial assistance through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). While many assume that completing matric is a prerequisite for funding, this is not entirely accurate.

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Missing middle students do not qualify for NSFAS bursaries - although some do qualify for NSFAS loans. But there are also other options for students who fall into this group. 

The N+ Rule determines the maximum duration a student can receive funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The government bursary scheme recently clarified how this rule applies when students change their courses.

Thousands of students apply for NSFAS annually. However, many don't understand how NSFAS users household income to determine eligibility. 

NSFAS ensures thousands of students can pay essential costs related to their studies. A special allowance payment run has been announced for several students

NSFAS plays a pivotal role in ensuring students can obtain qualifications by paying for their fees. However, many students still face uncertainty regarding their NSFAS statuses for 2025. 

The South African Students Congress (SASCO) marched to the Department of Higher Education in Pretoria to hand over a memorandum of demands after months of unpaid NSFAS allowances.

Thousands of TVET College students will receive NSFAS funding in 2025. Here's how their June allowances will be paid.

Concerns about unfair hiring practices have prompted the department to reaffirm that strict procedures are in place to ensure transparency and accountability during recruitment.

Thousands of unemployed youth applied for Phase 5 teaching assistant positions. Here's when successful candidates can expect to begin working.

There are 200,000 available jobs for teaching assistants in South Africa as part of the Basic Education Employment Initiative in phase 5. Shortlisted candidates are now being called for interviews.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) wants universities and TVET colleges to face penalties if they fail to meet financial reconciliation deadlines.

Applications for teaching assistant jobs under Phase 5 of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) closed on 9 May 2025. With applications now closed, shortlisted candidates are urged to prepare the necessary documents to finalise their appointments.

Despite the 2025 academic year being well underway, more than 12,000 university students are still uncertain about their funding status from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Over one million South African students rely on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for tuition support and monthly allowances. If you're wondering how NSFAS allowances will be paid in June 2025, here’s what you need to know.

NSFAS took over management of student accommodation to ensure housing is conducive for learning. This included cancelling contracts with unaccredited accommodation providers. 

Despite aiming to provide conducive living environments for students, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was unprepared to manage student accommodation effectively.

More than 200,000 teaching assistant job opportunities are currently open across South Africa through Phase 5 of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI). Youth are encouraged to apply before applications close on 9 May 2025.

Many Unisa students receive funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The scheme has now confirmed how allowances will be paid in May 2025.