CATEGORY: FUNDING OPTIONS

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 25 August 2026

NSFAS 2027 applications are expected to open in mid-September 2026. The students who do best are the ones who prepare before the portal opens. Here's everything you need to know about who qualifies, what to gather, and how to apply.

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 12 August 2026

NSFAS covers a lot, but not everything. Before you apply, here's an honest breakdown of what the bursary actually pays for, what the allowance amounts look like, and where the gaps are that you'll need to plan around.

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 27 April 2026

Bursaries for 2027 in South Africa South African students can apply for bursaries from…

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 24 April 2026

NSFAS toll-free number, email addresses, WhatsApp, physical office address, and social media handles. Verified from nsfas.org.za.

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 24 April 2026

Coinvest is no longer an NSFAS payment partner. Here's what replaced it and how to receive your NSFAS allowances directly into your bank account.

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 23 April 2026

The NSFAS book allowance — officially called the learning material allowance — is a…

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 23 April 2026

The NSFAS accommodation allowance covers housing costs for funded students at public universities and…

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 22 April 2026

How to Appeal an NSFAS Rejection — Step-by-Step Appeal Process If your NSFAS application…

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 22 April 2026

Check your NSFAS status step-by-step: myNSFAS portal, USSD *120*67327#, status meanings, outstanding documents, appeals and 30-day deadlines.

by FundiConnect Editorial Team | 21 April 2026

The myNSFAS portal is at my.nsfas.org.za. Your South African ID number is your username.…