Univen NSFAS Application 2026-2027

The University of Venda is a leading institution in South Africa that offers a variety of postgraduate and undergraduate courses for students to succeed in their academic fields. South African students find it difficult to pursue their higher education to achieve their goals because of financial problems. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is a government-funded program that offers financial help to disadvantaged backgrounds to cover the costs of tuition, accommodation, books, and other related study expenses.

If you are interested in pursuing your education at the University of Venda for the 2026-2027 academic year, knowing the NSFAS funding and how to apply for it is important for students to keep in mind. Students should apply for the NSFAS online on the NSFAS website indicated below before the closing date of the application. Let’s walk you through everything you need to know regarding the Uiven NSFAS submission procedure for the 2026 academic session.

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What is meant by NSFAS

NSFAS is a government initiative created to offer financial support to South African students who come from poor backgrounds. The scheme provides funding for undergraduate students who intend to learn at public institutions or Tvet colleges. NSFAS covers various expenses such as accommodation, study materials, tution and transport based on the level of funding.

Who is qualified for Univen NSFAS funding

To be eligible for Nsfas funding, you must meet the following criteria;

All South African citizens
All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
A person with disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

What Univen NSFAS funding covers for 2026-2027

Nsfas covers the following;

Accommodation
As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

The National Means Test will consider the following:

Academic performance during the year.
Annual family income – supportive documentation needs to be submitted in this regard.
Actual cost of study for the academic year.

Univen NSFAS Application Documents Required

Below are the documents required for the submission;

All applicants
Copy of ID
ID copies of parent(s), guardian, or spouse
Proof of income of parent(s), guardian, or spouse (payslip or appointment letter, where applicable)
If you are a SASSA recipient, then no proof of income is required. Certified documents are not a requirement

How to apply for the Univen NSFAS for 2026-2027

Create a myNSFAS account via this link: https://my.nsfas.org.za/. Your ID number will be
your username.
Click on the ‘Apply’ tab to update your personal information and upload your application supporting documents
Submit your application

For more information, visit the official website at www.nsfas.org.za

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