What Exactly Is NSFAS SBux?

SBux is a digital voucher system used by NSFAS to provide bursary recipients with access to food and other essential supplies on campus in South Africa.

Through the SBux system, bursary recipients receive digital vouchers that can be redeemed at approved merchants on campus for food, groceries, and other necessities. This allows students to easily and conveniently access the basic supplies needed to support their studies.

SBux is a part of the larger NSFAS Celbux system, which provides bursary recipients with access to their funds through a virtual wallet linked to their student ID or NSFAS reference number. The SBux vouchers can be loaded onto the same virtual wallet, offering students a centralized platform for managing their financial assistance.

To use SBux, eligible students must be registered with NSFAS and meet the requirements for receiving the bursary, including demonstrating financial need and academic potential. The SBux vouchers are distributed through the same channels as the bursary funds, and students can access their SBux balance and transaction history through the same virtual wallet used for managing their funds.

Overall, the SBux system helps ensure that students have access to the basic necessities needed for their studies, promoting academic success and reducing financial barriers to higher education.