NSFAS Transport Allowance Amount
NSFAS Transport Allowance Amount in 2025: Complete Guide
This guide explains the nsfas transport allowance amount, who qualifies, how payments work, and what to do when problems arise.
- Annual transport allowance: up to R7,500
- Paid monthly into your NSFAS payment account
- For students living off campus within 40 km of campus
- You do not receive this if you stay in accredited student housing funded by NSFAS
What the nsfas transport allowance amount covers
The allowance supports daily travel to and from campus. Use it for taxi fares, bus tickets, or fuel. Your goal is simple. Get to class, tutorials, labs, and exams without missing sessions due to transport costs.
Allowance amount
- Annual cap: R7,500
- Universities: common split is about R750 per month
- TVET colleges: common split is about R735 per month
- Institutions use their calendars to spread payments across study months
Who qualifies
- Approved NSFAS beneficiary
- Living off campus within 40 km of your institution
- Not in NSFAS funded or accredited residence
- Registered for the current academic term
How payments work
NSFAS pays allowances through its student payment solution. You register your NSFAS payment account and receive a card or digital access. Funds reflect monthly according to your campus disbursement schedule.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Create or confirm your NSFAS account | Log in to the portal, verify your details, and complete your payment onboarding |
| Check your registration status | Your institution must confirm you are registered and eligible for transport allowance |
| Track monthly payments | Review your statement every month and match it to your study calendar |
| Report issues fast | Use your Financial Aid Office channel or the NSFAS portal ticket system |
Budget tips to stretch your allowance
- Pick a fixed route and stick to it during the week
- Track fares daily using a simple note or a phone app
- Plan your timetable to cluster classes on the same day where possible
- Use student discounts on buses and trains when available
- Share rides on long routes where safe
- Avoid peak hours when fares surge in your area
Common issues and fast fixes
Payment is missing or short
- Confirm your registration load is correct on the student system
- Check your NSFAS account messages for holds
- Log a ticket with your student details and expected vs received amount
- Ask your Financial Aid Office to confirm your eligibility flag
Your address is outside 40 km
- Update your physical address with proof of residence
- Request a review if your campus uses a different route distance
You moved into accredited housing
- Notify Financial Aid
- Expect your transport allowance to stop if housing is funded
Documents you keep ready
- Proof of residence
- Student registration proof
- Student card or ID
- Bank and NSFAS payment account details
- Class timetable if required
FAQs about the nsfas transport allowance amount
How much is the allowance in 2025
The annual cap is R7,500. Institutions pay it monthly over active study months.
Do university and TVET students receive the same amount
The annual cap is the same. Monthly splits differ slightly based on calendars and institutional rules.
Do you receive transport allowance if you stay in accredited residence
No. Students in funded or accredited housing do not receive transport allowance.
Where do you check payment dates
Check your NSFAS portal messages and your institution allowance schedule. Contact your Financial Aid Office for local dates.
What distance rule applies
The allowance targets students living within 40 km of campus and travelling daily.
Helpful links
External
NSFAS Official Website
MyNSFAS Portal
