NSFAS Application Timeline 2026
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⚠️ URGENT DEADLINE APPROACHING
Appeals Deadline (Estimated) - 15 days left
Deadline: 15 January 2026
Deadline: 15 January 2026
Upcoming Dates
University/TVET Registration Opens
Most institutions open registration for 2026
15 January 2026
15
days left
NSFAS Starts Paying Fees
NSFAS begins paying tuition fees to institutions
1 February 2026
32
days left
First Allowances Paid
Monthly allowances start being disbursed
15 February 2026
46
days left
Appeals Deadline (Estimated)
Last date to submit appeals for rejected applications
15 January 2026
15
days left
View Past Dates (3)
Applications Open for 2026 - 15 September 2025
Applications Close - 15 November 2025
Results Start Coming Out - 15 December 2025
NSFAS Provincial Offices
Gauteng
10 Brodie Road, Wynberg, Sandton
Western Cape
123 Plein Street, Cape Town CBD
KwaZulu-Natal
Anton Lembede Street, Durban
Eastern Cape
Oxford Street, East London
Limpopo
Polokwane CBD
Other Provinces
Contact NSFAS call center
📞 Call NSFAS toll-free: 08000 67327 for your nearest office