Presented by: Dr Mugwena Maluleke, NSFAS Acting Board Chairperson
Date: Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Time: 10h00
Venue: GCIS Hatfield Offices, Pretoria
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) cordially invites members of the media and stakeholders to a media briefing to be addressed by the NSFAS Board Chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke.
The briefing will outline NSFAS’s comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year, with a focus on funding disbursements and registration support for all universities and TVET colleges. Dr Maluleke will provide detailed guidance on key processes, timelines, and responsibilities, covering:
- NSFAS 2026 applications status and statistics
- Submission of 2025 academic results and continuing-student funding decisions
- NSFAS funding decisions and eligible lists
- 2026 admissions, registration data submissions, and validations
- Allowance distribution arrangements for the 2026 academic year
- 2026 qualification code updates
- The 2026 disbursement schedule
Additional topics will include support measures for institutions and students during the registration period, and the streamlined appeals process.
We look forward to your participation
Media enquires:
E-mail: media@nsfas.org.za
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