Does NSFAS Cover Your Registration Fee? Yes. Registration costs are usually the first payment towards your tuition costs, and if you have been confirmed for funding by NSFAS, you will not be expected to pay for the upfront registration.
Does NSFAS Pay the Registration Fee?
Yes, NSFAS funding covers the registration fee for approved students.
This applies to both universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.When you register at your institution and confirm your NSFAS funding status, the university or TVET college will not require upfront payment for registration.When registering at a tertiary institution students are not required to pay the registration fee all they need to do is clarify that they are funded by NSFAS.
In addition to covering the cost of registration, the bursary also funds the following tertiary expenses:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Living & personal care allowances
- Books & learning materials
How NSFAS Registration Payment Works
Here’s how the process typically goes:
1. You Get Accepted Into an Institution
Once you are accepted into a university or college, you’ll receive instructions about registration.
2. NSFAS Funding Is Approved
Your NSFAS application must be approved before your registration fee is covered.
3. You Register Without Paying
Most institutions allow NSFAS-funded students to register without paying upfront.
4. NSFAS Pays the Institution
The registration fee is then paid directly to the institution by NSFAS.
