NSFAS Payment Date - December 2026
University students
30 November 2026 (advance)
TVET students
10 December 2026
Final allowance cycle of the academic year. December allowance often paid early.
What to do if your allowance is late
- Wait 24-72 hours after the scheduled disbursement date. Wallet processing adds a short delay.
- Check your wallet directly (eZaga, Coinvest Mastercard, NSFAS Wallet).
- Confirm your status on myNSFAS shows "Approved" or "Disbursement".
- After 5 working days with no payment: contact your institution's NSFAS office.
- Still nothing: lodge a query via myNSFAS or email info@nsfas.org.za with your reference.
FAQs - December 2026
When does NSFAS pay university students for December 2026?
30 November 2026 (advance). Final allowance cycle of the academic year. December allowance often paid early.
When does NSFAS pay TVET students for December 2026?
10 December 2026. Final allowance cycle of the academic year. December allowance often paid early.
What if my December 2026 NSFAS allowance is late?
Allow 24-72 hours after the disbursement date for the funds to reach your wallet (eZaga, Coinvest Mastercard, NSFAS Wallet). If still no payment after 5 working days, contact your institution's financial aid office or log a query via myNSFAS.
Other months
January 2026February 2026March 2026April 2026May 2026June 2026July 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026November 2026
Related
Schedule based on NSFAS announcements and institution-specific cycles. Always confirm with your institution's financial aid office. Last verified 2026-05-14.