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NSFAS Application Timeline 2026

Never miss a deadline. Track all important NSFAS dates for the 2026 academic year.

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Upcoming Dates

All Dates Have Passed

The 2026 NSFAS application cycle is complete. Check back for 2027 dates.

View Past Dates (7)
Applications Open for 2026—15 September 2025
Applications Close—15 November 2025
Results Start Coming Out—15 December 2025
University/TVET Registration Opens—15 January 2026
NSFAS Starts Paying Fees—1 February 2026
First Allowances Paid—15 February 2026
Appeals Deadline (Estimated)—15 January 2026

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

Need Help?

Call Center

Toll-free helpline:

08000 67327

Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm

Email

General enquiries:

info@nsfas.org.za

Response within 48 hours

Online Portal

Apply and track:

my.nsfas.org.za →

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