New Android App Makes NSFAS Life 10× Easier for South African Students

If you’ve ever refreshed the NSFAS portal 50 times in one day, waited weeks for a status update, or tried to figure out why your allowance hasn’t dropped yet, this one’s for you.

I just published NSFAS Student Fund Companion – a completely free, no-ads Android app that finally puts all your NSFAS info in one place, without the usual headaches.

Here’s what it actually does (and why students are already calling it a lifesaver):

• Check your application status in seconds – no more CAPTCHA hell or slow website loading
• See exactly when your next allowance is scheduled and how much is still outstanding
• Get push notifications the moment your status changes (approved, documents missing, funded – you’ll know instantly)
• Quick eligibility checker so you know your chances before even applying
• Built-in appeal guide and direct links to the right NSFAS forms when things go wrong

I built this app because I’ve been that student – broke, stressed, and glued to my phone waiting for any sign of movement. The official NSFAS site and portal work… eventually. But they’re not exactly made for mobile, and waiting until you’re near a laptop just isn’t realistic anymore.

Student Fund Companion is lightweight (under 8 MB), works offline for most features, and doesn’t spam you with ads or sell your data. It’s literally just here to help.

Early users are saying things like:

• “Finally an app that actually works faster than the website!”
• “Got my allowance date notification before my university even told me.”
• “Checked my friend’s status for her in under 10 seconds. She almost cried.”

If you’re a student, a parent helping your kid, or even a bursary officer tired of the same questions every day – go grab it now while it’s still fresh on the store (and your 5-star review would honestly make my whole month).

Download Student Fund Companion for free on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wdc.nsfas

Have NSFAS horror stories or feature requests? Drop them in the comments – I read every single one and the next update is already in the works.

Here’s to less stress and more funding actually reaching the people who need it.