The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant provides financial support to South Africans who are unemployed and in urgent need.  In 2026, the SRD grant amount is R370 per month.  Many students…

The myNSFAS portal allows South African students to apply for financial aid online.  Many students face the “Profile Already Exists” error when trying to create an account.  This problem can delay applications…

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial support to eligible South African students who cannot afford university or college fees.  Each year, thousands of students apply, but not every application…

Many South African students struggle to fund their university studies because they earn too much to qualify for NSFAS but not enough to pay fees themselves.  The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme…

For students funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in South Africa, knowing when your first allowance payment arrives can make a big difference as you start the 2026 academic…

The NSFAS Consent Form 2026 is a mandatory document for all students applying for funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).  This form allows NSFAS to verify your information with…

When you check your NSFAS status on the official myNSFAS portal and see the message Awaiting Evaluation, it can feel confusing.  Many applicants worry that this means something is wrong or that…

When the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) informs you that your funding application for 2026 is unsuccessful, you still have a chance to appeal the decision.  An appeal allows NSFAS to…

Your Admission Point Score (APS) is one of the key factors South African universities and colleges use to decide whether you qualify for a diploma or degree qualification.  Knowing your APS helps…

Many students who missed the main deadline for 2026 applications to the Durban University of Technology (DUT) still have a chance to submit late applications if spaces remain in selected programmes.  DUT…