CPUT NSFAS Allowances 2026-2027

CPUT NSFAS Allowances 2026-2027

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) offers allowances to students who are funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to help cover their educational expenses. NSFAS, a public entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), provides financial assistance to qualifying students intending to study at public universities or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. The scheme aims to make higher education and training accessible to students who would otherwise be unable to afford it.

NSFAS bursaries cover registration fees, tuition, and allowances for books, travel, meals, and accommodation. These loans must be repaid once the student is employed and earning above R30,000 annually or R2,500 monthly. To qualify for NSFAS funding, students must be South African citizens or permanent residents, have a combined household income of R350,000 or less per year, and be enrolled at a public university or TVET college.

Students of CPUT can apply for NSFAS funding online on the official website of NSFAS during the application period. The online application form must be completed with the required information and supporting documents to apply before the closing date.

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What Does NSFAS Allowance Cover?

Students approved for NSFAS funding are covered for the following expenses:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees

Additionally, they receive allowances for:

• Food
• Personal care
• Learning materials
• Accommodation or transport

Students with disabilities receive extra support, including:

• Medical assessments: Limited to one assessment for the entire qualification, upon request by the Disability Unit or Student Support.
• Assistive devices: One device is provided for the duration of the qualification.
• Human support: Funding to cover costs of human support services, such as caregivers, guide dogs, scribes, tutors, or sign language interpreters.

Eligible students will receive a bursary that covers the actual cost of study, accommodation, and/or accredited private boarding. Additionally, the NSFAS bursary provides the following allowances:

• Books: R5,200 (once-off)
• Living allowance (Meals): R15,000 per annum (applicable to both residence and non-residence students)
• Transport: R7,500 per annum (only applicable to non-residence students).

Who Can Apply For CPUT NSFAS Allowance?

You qualify for an NSFAS allowance if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2026 or you are already studying at a CPUT and you meet the following requirements:

• South African citizens or permanent residents
• SASSA grant recipients
• Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
• Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
• Must have an email account and cell phone number.

NSFAS CPUT Application Date 2026-2027

NSFAS would like to inform interested students of CPUT to submit their online application form funding from November 21 to December 2026. Applicants are urged to submit their applications before the closing date as late applications will not be considered for the 2026 academic year.

READ: CPUT Online Application 2026 Closing Date

Required Documents To Apply Online For CPUT NSFAS 2026-2027

The following documents are required to apply online for NSFAS funding at Cape Peninsula University of Technology;

Students with disabilities must provide:

• A completed and signed Disability Annexure Form, please ensure that the medical report is merged with this disability annexure when you create a file to submit with your application.

*Students must download the NSFAS 2025 Consent form:

• NSFAS reserves the right to validate all information and details provided by the applicant and parent/guardian/spouse against independent third-party data sources.

Students must download the NSFAS Orphan or Vulnerable Child Declaration form:

• This form is only to be completed by applicants who are under the age of 18 and who are orphans OR, who are vulnerable children in that they have been exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation, risk of violence and substance abuse.

*Students must download the NSFAS Declaration form:

• This form only applies to applicants who are 34 years old or younger. This form is used to verify parental/guardian details.

Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

• Retrenchment letter
• Death certificate/s
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of legal guardianship
• Marriage certificate
• other documents may be required for appeal purposes,….eg retrenchment letter

NB: Based on the application type, the system will generate a list of required documents for upload.

How To Apply For NSFAS At CPUT 2026-2027

NSFAS Application must be done online on the official website of NSFAa during the application period. Follow the step-by-step guide below to complete the application for NSFAS funding;

• Create a profile:

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or download the NSFAS App on Google Play or App Store. Your ID number will be your username.

• Apply now:

Click on the “Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents, as indicated.

• Complete:

Submit your application.

Contact CPUT

For general inquiries, you can contact the CPUT call centre at info@cput.ac.za or reach them by phone at +27 21 959 6767.
For inquiries related to applications, admissions, and registration, you can contact the following numbers:

• +27 21 959 6393
• +27 21 959 6270
• +27 21 959 6072
• +27 21 460 3393
• +27 21 460 3373
• +27 21 460 8353

Contact NSFAS

• www.nsfas.org.za
• Facebook: National Student Financial AidScheme
• Instagram: myNSFAS
• Twitter: myNSFAS
• WHATSAPP: 0785198006
• USSD: *120*67327

The NSFAS allowances for CPUT students in 2026-2027 will remain a vital source of financial assistance, covering tuition fees, registration costs, accommodation, transport, books, and meal allowances. Visit the official website of Cape Peninsula University of Technology for more information. I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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