www nsfas status www nsfas status NSFAS Allowance | How much does NSFAS pay to students? The bursaries not only cover registration and tuition fees, but also make provision for other annual allowances. In 2021, these allowances amount to: An Accommodation allowance depending on what is charged by the college or university (private accommodation costs cannot exceed costs of halls of residence or institution-provided hostels). A book allowance of R5,200. A living allowance of R15,000. A personal care allowance of R2,900. A Transport allowance of R7,500 (no further than 40km from the place of study). Who qualifies for NSFAS funding? 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 a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum Students who started studying before 2018 whose household income is not more than R122 000 per ann