When it comes to paying for your university education in South Africa, there are several sources of funding available.

The National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is one such source of funding. It’s a government institution that gives grants to students who live in South Africa and who can’t afford to pay for their education.

How Much Does NSFAS Pay Per Student

NSFAS is a South African government institution that gives grants to students who live in South Africa and who can’t afford to pay for their education. Students must be able to prove that they can’t afford to pay for their education, and must also live in South Africa at the time of application.

NSFAS has its own set of rules regarding student eligibility and how much different kinds of students will get. However, a student can be paid up to about R36,666 per year.

They do not pay the university directly; instead, they give the money to the student who can then use it to pay their fees.

The amount of money given by NSFAS depends on different factors including your family income, what type of degree you are studying (degree or diploma), and how many siblings you have at school or university at the same time as yourself.

The system has been in place since 2008 and has been very helpful since then!

The amount paid out also differs between institutions according to how much they charge students. The amount paid out is determined by your institution’s policies, so it’s important to consult with an administrator or financial aid officer if you have any questions about how your school handles this situation.

The amount of money you get also depends on your family income, which is the total annual income of all members in your household (including yourself) divided by 12.

Your family income is determined by a formula that takes into account things like whether or not you or your parents own property; property value; who provides financial assistance; any student grants received in the past; how many siblings are studying at university and where they are studying; whether or not there was an estate left behind by someone who passed away and if so what it was worth.

If your family falls into categories A1-A8 then their combined gross annual income cannot exceed R350 000 per annum and they must pay a living allowance to their children who are enrolled at university full-time.

If there is one parent who earns less than R150 000 per year then the other parent may earn up to this amount for both parents combined before disqualifying them from NSFAS funding under category D3b2 – low-income families with one working parent earning between R150 000 – 350 000 per year (or both parents earning between R250000 – 360 000).

The amount of money you get from NSFAS will depend largely on your family income, the number of siblings, and how long you have been in school. The fund’s amount is based on the fees charged by your university. As such, the size of the grant varies from campus to campus.

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Closing

We hope we’ve helped you understand how much NSFAS pays per student. If you’re not eligible for NSFAS, there are other ways to get financial help with your education.