The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded bursary scheme that provides financial assistance to underprivileged students. The scheme is designed to help students from poor and working-class families access higher education without worrying about the financial burden. If you’re a student at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and wondering if you’re eligible for the NSFAS bursary, the answer is yes.
NSFAS provides funding for students from all South Africa’s 26 public universities, including Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The funding covers various expenses, including tuition fees, accommodation, meals, travel, and learning materials. This means that being funded by NSFAS doesn’t only cover tuition fees, but also other necessary expenses.
For instance, NSFAS provides a once-off book allowance for textbooks and other learning materials, which is usually up to a specific amount per year. Additionally, students receive a meal allowance of R15,000 paid over 10 months, a travel allowance of a particular amount paid over ten months for students staying at home, and an accommodation allowance of up to R40,000 paid over ten months for students staying at privately-owned student accommodation such as Rhodes.
If you’re interested in applying for the NSFAS bursary, you can visit the NSFAS website or TUT’s NSFAS page for more detailed information. I recommend that you check the eligibility criteria and application process before applying for the bursary.