ONLINE MASTERCLASS - CREATE WEALTH WITH NSFAS STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

CREATE WEALTH WITH NSFAS STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

The Complete Accreditation & Investment Masterclass

Discover how to secure up to R52,000 per bed per year in government-backed student accommodation income using the proven system behind 138 successful NSFAS accreditations and 1,755 managed beds.

Course Overview

The NSFAS Accreditation & Investment Masterclass is a two-evening live online training programme designed to guide property investors and landlords through the complete NSFAS accreditation process, from determining whether a property qualifies, to submitting a successful application, managing payments and remaining compliant year after year.

Every aspect of this course is based on real-world experience managing accredited student accommodation across South Africa. This is not a theory-based programme built from reading regulations. It is the practical operating playbook developed through the accreditation and management of 138 properties within the NSFAS system.

Presenter: Retha van Rooyen is the Managing Director, My Student House (Pty) Ltd

Retha is the author of Creating Wealth with Student Accommodation in South Africa and one of South Africa's leading student accommodation specialists.

My Student House currently manages 51 student accommodation properties comprising approximately 1,755 beds across Cape Town, Gauteng, Gqeberha, Potchefstroom and Bloemfontein. The entire portfolio operates within the NSFAS accreditation framework, and the business has successfully facilitated 138 accreditations across four provinces.

Online MasterClass Details

Evening 1: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Evening 2: Thursday, 1 October 2026

Time: 18:00 – 20:00 SAST (both evenings)

Format: Live Online via Microsoft Teams

Investment: R2,497 per person

Who Should Attend?

This course is specifically designed for three types of investors and landlords:

• The First-Time Applicant - You own a property near a university or TVET college and know that NSFAS pays landlords directly, but you are unsure whether your property qualifies or where to begin.
• The Stuck Accredited Landlord - You already have accreditation, but payments are inconsistent, delayed or suspended, and you need practical solutions to restore and optimise your income.
• The Active Investor - You are evaluating a property purchase specifically for NSFAS income and need to understand the numbers, yields, risks and opportunities before investing.

EVENING 1: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | 18:00 – 20:00

The Opportunity and the Requirements

This session focuses on the financial opportunity presented by NSFAS-accredited accommodation and the exact requirements needed to qualify.

The Financial Opportunity

NSFAS currently pays up to R5,200 per bed per month for students housed in accredited private accommodation, equivalent to R52,000 per bed per year, paid directly by government.

For a 20-bed property, this can translate into more than R1 million per year in government-backed rental income over a ten-month academic cycle.

Importantly, these rates apply to both university and TVET college students — a largely overlooked opportunity for many landlords located near TVET campuses.

Retha will also unpack the NSFAS payment cycle, helping investors understand cash-flow timing, planning requirements and the common pitfalls that create financial pressure during the first quarter of the year.

Understanding Accreditation Requirements

NSFAS assesses properties across eleven weighted categories and assigns a grading score from A to E.

Many applications fail because landlords are unaware of critical compliance requirements or hard-fail criteria.

You will learn:

• The key accreditation requirements
• The certificates that can immediately disqualify a property
• Common submission mistakes
• How to avoid costly delays and rejections
• Practical lessons from 138 real accreditation processes

Plus Live Q&A

EVENING 2: Thursday, 1 October 2026 | 18:00 – 20:00

The Money and Staying Compliant

This session focuses on the investment model behind NSFAS properties and the systems required to maintain accreditation and reliable cash flow.

The NSFAS Investment Model

Retha will demonstrate how to evaluate a student accommodation investment from the ground up.

Topics include:

• Purchase price analysis
• Bond and finance structures
• Operating expenses
• Gross and net yield calculations
• Cash-flow forecasting
• Break-even analysis
• Self-management versus professional management
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Attendees will receive a practical Excel model that can be applied to any prospective student accommodation investment.

Managing the Payment Cycle

NSFAS payments do not follow a traditional monthly rental pattern.

This section explains:

• How the annual payment cycle works
• Why collections are lower early in the academic year
• Cash-flow planning strategies
• Understanding payment statements
• Resolving discrepancies
• Common reasons payments are suspended

The Compliance Calendar

Accreditation is not a once-off process.

Retha will explain:

• Annual accreditation renewal requirements
• NSFAS portal renewal cycles
• Certificate renewal deadlines
• Compliance tracking systems
• How to prevent payment interruptions

Live Q&A and Closing Session

The course concludes with a live Q&A and an overview of the support options available after the programme, including the one-on-one consultation included with every ticket.

Learn the Exact Process Behind 138 Successful NSFAS Accreditations

Discover whether your property could qualify for government-backed student accommodation income and learn how to maximise returns while remaining fully compliant.

Why This Course Exists

Only 6.5% of the student accommodation beds that should have been accredited ahead of the 2024 academic year were actually accredited.

That gap remains significant.

Across South Africa, thousands of landlords own properties near universities and TVET colleges that could qualify for NSFAS income but are not participating in the system.

Some have never applied. Others have failed without understanding why. Many simply do not know how to evaluate whether the opportunity is financially viable.

This masterclass was created to close that knowledge gap and provide investors with a proven roadmap to success.

Every Ticket Includes

• Both live training sessions
• Full session recordings available within 24 hours
• NSFAS Accreditation Checklist (PDF Workbook)
• NSFAS Property Financial Model (Excel Template)
• NSFAS Payment Cycle Reference Card (PDF)
• NSFAS Compliance Calendar Template (PDF)
• A hard copy of Creating Wealth with Student Accommodation in South Africa by Retha van Rooyen
• A private 30-minute one-on-one consultation with Retha (redeemable within 60 days)

INVESTMENT: R2,497

REGISTER NOW AND DISCOVER HOW TO BUILD GOVERNMENT-BACKED STUDENT ACCOMMODATION INCOME