NSFAS Loans Replaced with Bursaries in 2025: Full Eligibility & Disbursement Timeline Guide

NSFAS Loans Replaced with Bursaries in 2025: Full Eligibility & Disbursement Timeline Guide

The South African Department of Higher Education has officially begun the NSFAS Loans to Bursary Conversion 2025, marking a significant policy shift in how tertiary education funding is provided. This update means that qualifying students who previously relied on repayable loans from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will now receive full bursaries instead. … Read more

NSFAS Academic Pathways Announced for 2025 – August Rollout Details for South African Students

NSFAS Academic Pathways Announced for 2025 – August Rollout Details for South African Students

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to introduce significant changes to the student funding landscape in South Africa with the launch of its NSFAS academic pathways 2025 initiative. Starting August 2025, the scheme will implement a new funding model for students aimed at better supporting academic progress and career readiness across the … Read more

NSFAS Upfront Payments to Universities Begin in August 2025 – Key Allocation Details

NSFAS Upfront Payments to Universities Begin in August 2025 – Key Allocation Details

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to revolutionize funding disbursement with its NSFAS upfront university funding initiative starting August 2025. This new approach means that instead of staggered payments, universities will receive upfront payments to cover student fees, streamlining the process and ensuring smoother access to SA education funding for eligible students. … Read more