The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) confirmed the initial payment date for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances in 2025. NSFAS provides financial support to eligible students at universities and TVET colleges, covering tuition, registration, and allowances for living expenses and study materials.
UKZN to Administer Allowance Payments
UKZN will continue managing NSFAS allowance payments following the termination of direct NSFAS payments last year. Payments are set to begin on Thursday, 6 February 2025.
The university has decided to use 2024 allowance amounts for the initial disbursement. However, students should expect potential delays due to system updates required at the start of the academic year.
"The process takes a little longer at the start of the year due to programme changes that need to be made to the allowance system. This is being prioritised, and the new provisional date for the first payment is 6 February 2025."
Uncertainty Over 2025 Allowance Amounts
While UKZN will handle the distribution of allowances, NSFAS has yet to confirm the 2025 allowance amounts.
"The University has been advised by NSFAS that Semester 1 allowances (Cycles 1 to 5) will be disbursed by the University. However, the University has not received any communication from NSFAS regarding the 2025 allowance amounts."
Bank Details Submission Required
First-time NSFAS recipients in 2025 must submit their bank details via Fresh Desk, along with supporting documents.
Allowances will only be paid into bank accounts registered in the student’s name, with no payments made to third-party accounts.
