Categories: University Admissions 2023

How To Apply For Free Laptop From NSFAS 2026

The long-awaited information on the laptop application is now available. Prospective applicants for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, also known as NSFAS, can now apply for a laptop through the scheme’s official website at www.nsfas.org.za. This is one of the advantages of being a member of this organization. The scheme implemented this to assist their students in taking advantage of today’s technological age.

You must be approved for NSFAS funding and enrolled in an NSFAS-funded qualification at a public university or TVET college to order a device. Private applicants can use the scheme to order a laptop at their own expense

One intriguing aspect of NSFAS is that applicants have the option to cancel their order if they are not interested in the available brand. Students do so by informing their campus’s Financial Aid Office.

When to Apply for NSFAS Laptop

The ability to apply for the NSFAS 2026 smart laptop will be available starting September 1, 2025. The management of NSFAS will open the online laptop application for all students seeking this device from September 1 to November 30, 2025. You are required to complete the application form and upload all supporting documents via the online portal

How to Order the Laptop from NSFAS in 2026

To order their laptop, all approved students must follow the steps below. The entire ordering process is completed online, and no manual applications will be accepted.

You must first log onto www.nsfas.org.za, the official website of Nsfas
Proceed by clicking on the myNSFAS at the top of your screen
Click Digital Learning Device Online Order Form
fill in the details on the screen as requested.

There is no need for training because the laptop device has installed software. The specifications and price are both available on the online order portal. The Proline laptop model is currently available on the portal; additional brands will be added in the future.

Documents Required for Collection of Laptops

When picking up the laptop, the student must present the following documents to the service provider for verification.

A Valid SA ID
Registration/student cards
Students must sign the delivery note as proof of receipt.

Are you still eligible for other benefits after receiving a laptop?

After receiving the laptop, students will continue to receive other allowances such as food and travel or lodging allowances.

Conditions of Use

Each participating institution will create a set of terms and conditions that the student must sign on or before receiving the laptop. These terms and conditions will be made available to the student by the institution.