How Much Is Living Allowance For Students At UNISA?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is designed for students who are unable to pursue their educational careers. It provides multiple allowances for the students so they can manage their study expenses, such as transportation, accommodation or living allowances. The living allowance in 2024 is R16,500 per year, including the personal care allowance of R5,460 yearly and the catered residences allowance of R3,045 yearly.
A student has three major expenses: study material, food, and transportation expenses. The purpose of a living allowance is to cover these three areas so a student can effortlessly focus on his studies and gain appreciable grades. Some people claim that a person can appeal for the extra funds to purchase daily use commodities, such as soap or shampoo; however, the basic commodities are provided by NSFAS, plus the living allowance is ample to meet daily commodities expenses.
NSFAS aims to provide education to students who cannot afford university fees, accommodation, and personal expenses. Therefore, it provides a personal allowance to the students so they have sufficient resources and conveniently spend two years on graduation. I hope this information will help you in the future; thank you.