The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-run organisation that reports to the Ministry of Higher Education and Training (DHET). It offers study bursaries to scholars planning to attend Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges or public universities. So how much is the NSFAS allowance for college students? And is NSFAS increasing the allowance for 2022?

Many South Africans will be eligible for NSFAS allowances for 2021, including learners registering at TVET colleges and universities for the first time or students returning to work on their first undergraduate qualification. Other factors considered include scholars from families with a yearly combined household income of not more than R350 000. Unfortunately, only a few post-graduate degrees are supported.

Orphans and pupils whose families receive child assistance or disability payments from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be immediately eligible for NSFAS financing.

Go to myNSFAS website: https://my.nsfas.org.za

To check the status of your NSFAS application 2022, the applicant must;

• Enter your MyNSFAS account details.
• Log in with the ID number you created during your application process.
• Type your password in the space provided.
• Click “Track Funding Progress” to check NSFAS Status 2022.