{"id":198,"date":"2024-04-13T20:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-13T20:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/?page_id=198"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:47:34","slug":"does-nsfas-pay-registration-fee-at-unisa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/unisa\/does-nsfas-pay-registration-fee-at-unisa\/","title":{"rendered":"Does NSFAS Pay Registration Fee At Unisa?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re a prospective Unisa student relying on NSFAS funding, you might be wondering if it covers the registration fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is yes, NSFAS does pay the registration fee at Unisa under specific conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does NSFAS Cover Registration Fee at Unisa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, if your NSFAS application is approved for funding at Unisa<\/a>, NSFAS will cover your registration fee in addition to your tuition fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This takes away a major expense for qualifying students and allows them to focus on their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. If you are on NSFAS’s approved funding list for Unisa, you won’t need to pay the minimum registration amount to activate your studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Unisa will receive confirmation from NSFAS regarding your funding status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Based on this confirmation, Unisa will automatically activate your registration without requiring any upfront payment from you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Check your myLife email, which is the only email Unisa uses for official contact.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This applies to NSFAS-approved students, new and returning, studying towards their first undergraduate qualification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NSFAS funding doesn’t cover registration fees for postgraduate studies or second qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What fees does NSFAS cover at Unisa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Beyond the registration fee, NSFAS funding at Unisa generally covers the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Tuition fees for your registered modules<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. A learning material allowance (Unisa lists R660 per module for the first 4 modules, or R5,678 for 5 or more modules)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. A personal care (incidental) allowance of R316.70 a month for 10 months, only if you register for 10 or more modules<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      It’s important to note that NSFAS funding does not cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Application fees for NSFAS or Unisa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Additional course materials like prescribed textbooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Debt from previous years and tuition for modules taken for non-degree purposes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Examination fees (including re-examinations and remarking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Accommodation, transport, meals or other living costs (Unisa students do not get a living allowance)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        How do I know if NSFAS has paid my registration fee at Unisa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        There are a few ways to confirm if NSFAS has settled your registration fee at Unisa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Track your NSFAS application status: Your NSFAS online portal will display updates on your application, including confirmation of registration data being sent to Unisa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Check your Unisa student account: If you log in to your myUnisa account<\/a>, you should see no outstanding balance for the registration fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Check your myLife email: Unisa sends official communication, including registration confirmation, to your myLife email address.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          What if I pay the registration fee at Unisa before NSFAS confirmation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          If you’ve already paid the registration fee before receiving confirmation of NSFAS funding, you can ask Unisa for a refund once your funding is confirmed. Unisa pays refunds of R100 or more, except on payments made by another sponsor or bursary. Here’s what to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Wait for confirmation from NSFAS regarding your funding status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Once confirmed, email dsf-nsfas@unisa.ac.za (NSFAS queries) or finan@unisa.ac.za (fees) with your student number and proof of your NSFAS funding and payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. The Unisa finance department will process your refund request.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            I always advise that you wait for NSFAS confirmation before making any upfront payments to avoid unnecessary delays with refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            What if my NSFAS application is still pending when registration opens?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            If your NSFAS application is still under review when Unisa registration opens, don’t panic. Here are your options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Contact NSFAS: Inquire about the estimated processing timeline for your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Contact Unisa: Email dsf-nsfas@unisa.ac.za about your funding status. Do not wait past the registration closing date, because Unisa does not accept late registrations or payments for any reason.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              What if my NSFAS application is declined?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              If your NSFAS application is declined, you’ll be responsible for settling the registration fee at Unisa and any other outstanding fees before accessing your studies.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Unisa offers various payment options, including installments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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