Does Nsfas Fund Tvet Colleges
Does Nsfas Fund Tvet Colleges
The pursuit of higher education is a common ambition in South Africa, and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been instrumental in helping many students realize this dream. However, a frequent query is whether NSFAS supports TVET institutions. In this essay, we look at the eligibility requirements and application procedure for NSFAS funding for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, which we know as NSFAS, is responsible for providing funding in the form of a bursary to financially vulnerable students. Fortunately, they fund NSFAS students as well.
TVET colleges and NSFAS
Yes, NSFAS provides funding for students attending TVET institutions. The program acknowledges the value of giving students the skills they need to succeed in a variety of industries. As a result, it extends its financial assistance to qualified students seeking degrees at these universities. This financing covers a variety of programs, including NATED courses, TVET-related courses, and National Certificates (Vocational).
You might wonder which NSFAS allowances are given to students from TVET College and what else NSFAS covers. Here’s your answer. Does Nsfas Fund Tvet Colleges
NSFAS provides the following allowances to students:
- Personal Care Allowance
- All students funded by NSFAS get a personal allowance which is R2 900 per year.
- Transport Allowance
- If you live less than 40km away from the College, you’re eligible for the transport allowance and you’ll receive R7 350 per year.
- Accommodation Allowance
- For students who live in private accommodation more than 40 km from the College:
- Students who live in rural areas receive R15 750 per year
- Students who live in peri-urban areas receive R18 900 per year
- Students who live in urban areas receive R25 200 per year
- If students are residing in the College’s hostel accommodation, their accommodation allowance comes to R33 000 per year. They will also cover tuition fees and registration fees.
- For students who live in private accommodation more than 40 km from the College:
Qualification Criteria
- Only South African citizens are eligible for this bursary scheme;
- A student must be registered or intending to register on a PLP, NC(V), or Report 191 program at any of the fifty (50) public TVET Colleges in South Africa;
- Must be in need of financial assistance (NSFAS will determine whether or not a student meets the financial eligibility criteria);
- Returning students must demonstrate proven and accepted academic performance (academically deserving) in line with the College’s progression policy or the progression prescriptions of the Bursary Rules and Guidelines (whichever is higher);
- Must not be enrolling for a qualification that duplicates previous learning that was state-funded; and
- Applicants will qualify if they fall within the maximum threshold of up to R350,000 of combined gross family income per annum and are admitted/receive a firm offer for enrolment in a College.
What does the NSFAS funding cover?
Applicants who are approved for NSFAS funding are covered for:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
After your funding is confirmed, you may also receive allowances for the following:
- Living allowance
- Learning Material
- Personal Care
- Accommodation or Transport
Visit www.nsfas.org.za to see the list of NSFAS-funded qualifications and institutions.
How to apply for Tvet College NSFAS
National Certificate Vocation (NC(v)), Semester 1 and Trimester 1 – Annual – online application and walk-in assistive capture application at the beginning of each year
Trimesters 2 & 3 as per the DHET calendar, in May and September respectively, also Walk-in assistive capture application
Semester 2 June – July walk-in, assistive capture application
Where to apply for TVET College funding?
You can apply through:
- TVET college bursary offices
- Online
- NSFAS head office
Tvet Colleges funded by NSFAS
Eastern Cape
- Buffalo City TVET College
- Eastcape Midlands TVET College
- Ikhala TVET College
- Ingwe TVET College
- King Hintsa TVET College
- King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
- Lovedale TVET College
- Port Elizabeth TVET College
Free State
- Flavius Mareka TVET College
- Goldfields TVET College
- Maluti TVET College
- Motheo TVET College
Gauteng
- Central Johannesburg TVET College
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College
- Sedibeng TVET College
- South West Gauteng TVET College
- Tshwane North TVET College
- Tshwane South TVET College
- Western TVET College
KwaZulu-Natal
- Coastal TVET College
- Elangeni TVET College
- Esayidi TVET College
- Majuba TVET College
- Mnambithi TVET College
- Mthashana TVET College
- Thekwini TVET College
- Umfolozi TVET College
- Umgungundlovu TVET College
Limpopo
- Capricorn TVET College
- Lephalale TVET College
- Letaba TVET College
- Mopani South East TVET College
- Sekhukhune TVET College
- Vhembe TVET College
- Waterberg TVET College
Mpumalanga
- Ehlanzeni TVET College
- Gert Sibande TVET College
- Nkangala TVET College
Northern Cape
- Northern Cape Urban TVET College
- Northern Cape Rural TVET College
North West
- Orbit TVET College
- Taletso TVET College
- Vuselela TVET College
Western Cape
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay TVET College
- Northlink TVET College
- South Cape TVET College
- West Coast TVET College
NSFAS is essential to the support of students attending TVET colleges in South Africa. Its assistance not only helps to remove financial obstacles but also promotes skill development and economic progress.
Contact Details
123 Francis Baard Street
NSFAS Virtual Contact Centre
We are available to assist through the following channels:
Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Twitter: @myNSFAS
Instagram: @myNSFAS
WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
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