NSFAS Payment Dates
In 2025, NSFAS continues its commitment to support financial to needy students at South African universities and colleges, and provides monthly subsidies to important things such as accommodation, transport, books and housing expenses.
This guide leads you to the NSFAS payment dates for 2025, which cover the installment, upfront payments and liability to students and institutions to ensure that the payments come on time. Whether you are yin our first year of a university or returning to a tvet college, this article helps to plan in advance and avoid surprises.
Payment Dates for TVET Colleges
TVET colleges follow a structured payment schedule that aligns with institutional data submission. The NSFAS monitors these submissions to ensure that subsidies are disbursed on time.
July 2025 Payment Cycle
July 15, 2025: Deadline for TVET colleges to upload valid student registration data for July payments.
July 31, 2025: Date of payment of NSFAS for all qualified students of the TVET colleges.
This process ensures that all students whose registration data were sent correctly until July 15 receive their subsidies from July 2025 on or before July 31, 2025.
Keeping track of your NSFAS pay dates is important for budgeting. Students can also refer to the UNISA allowance to know when their university funds will be credited.

Monthly Instalment Dates (Universities and TVET Colleges)
| Instalment | Institution Submission Cut-off | NSFAS Payment Date |
|---|---|---|
| March | 14 March 2025 | 31 March 2025 |
| April | 16 April 2025 | 30 April 2025 |
| May | 15 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
| June | 13 June 2025 | 30 June 2025 |
| July | 15 July 2025 | 31 July 2025 |
| August | 15 August 2025 | 29 August 2025 |
| September | 15 September 2025 | 30 September 2025 |
| October | 15 October 2025 | 31 October 2025 |
| November | 14 November 2025 | 28 November 2025 |
Note: Students will only receive payment if their institution has submitted complete and valid registration data to NSFAS before each instalment’s cut-off.
Ensure NSFAS Payment On Time
Register with your institution properly.
Ensure your details match your NSFAS profile.
Check if your registration data was uploaded.
Your institution must submit this to NSFAS by the cut-off date.
Monitor your MyNSFAS portal.
Log in regularly at www.nsfas.org.za to track payment status.
Update your banking or wallet details.
Ensure your payment method is correct (Bank or NSFAS Wallet for TVET).
Submit appeals or missing documents on time.
Appeals must be submitted within 30 days of receiving your funding outcome.
If you haven’t applied yet, it’s essential to complete your submission. The UNISA application guide helps students navigate the online process and meet deadlines efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Receiving your funding from time to time is important to your success and well-being as a student. Now that you are equipped with the 2025 payment schedule, you can confidently manage your academic year, manage your finances and avoid last-minute stress.
Remember: Your registration must be correct, your details updated, and your documents sent without delay. If you remain proactive, the NSFAS will do its part to keep it supported month after month.
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