University of the Witwatersrand NSFAS Accommodation Guide

University of the Witwatersrand NSFAS Accommodation Guide

University of the Witwatersrand NSFAS Accommodation Guide – See Details Below:

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE FOR
RETURNING STUDENTS
Students who were registered at WITS or any other University in 2017 and years prior:

• • Students staying in WITS external accredited accommodation will only be considered for accommodation if the student is still within the capped amount.
  • The WITS external accredited accommodation will be up to R42 000 per annum depending on the balance remaining on the capped amount.
  • The student will be required to submit the WITS external accredited accommodation quotation to the Financial Aid Office.
  • If you are in a WITS Residence and you have exceeded the NSFAS capped amount, you will be liable for the difference.

• If you exceeded the NSFAS capped amount and the difference is funded by a sponsor, please submit the sponsor letter to the Financial Aid Office with the WITS external accredited accommodation quotation.

NB: If your accommodation costs more than the R42 000 you will be liable for the difference.

NEW FTEN (FIRST ENTRANCE) STUDENTS

Students registered for the first time since 2018 (Matriculated in 2017 and after):

• Students staying in WITS external accredited accommodation will be required to submit a quotation to Financial Aid Office.
• The WITS external accredited accommodation cap amount is R42 000. 

         NB: If your accommodation costs more than the R42 000 you will be liable for the difference. 

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY WITS ACCREDITED ACCOMMODATION WILL BE CONSIDERED, NSFAS DOES NOT COVER NON-ACCREDITED WITS ACCOMMODATION