Funding: NSFAS and financial aid

Researched by the VarsityStart team from official university sources. Last checked 10 October 2026. How we check

Apply for NSFAS on the myNSFAS portal. Household income up to R350,000 a year qualifies for bursary funding. R350,001–R600,000 may be offered the "missing middle" loan. Funding is limited, so apply early. Source: EWN report, 22 Sept 2026 · News report
NSFAS contact centre: 0800 067 327, info@nsfas.org.za
Rhodes Financial Aid Office (undergraduate, NSFAS queries): Eden Grove, 046 603 8248, finaid@ru.ac.za
Student Fees: 046 603 8743

Source: Rhodes: NSFAS · Official