Which Colleges Offer Nsfas
Which Colleges Offer Nsfas
Do you wish to study or are already studying at a public TVET college and come from a family with an income of R350 000 or less? then this article will be of great importance to you. NSFAS, a South African government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges. Currently, there are about fifty(50) public Tvet Colleges which work hand in hand with Nsfas to provide bursaries to its students. The amount indicated by Nsfas is for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials and needs to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.
Students who have completed a previous qualification, students with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per annum and students who have already applied, qualified and received funding are not eligible to apply again or to receive funds. They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.
Nsfas Online Application Date Open And Closing For 2024/2025
- South African public college students who wish to apply for Nsfas for the academic year 2024 are to begin the online application in November 2024. The NSFAS application deadline for colleges will be in January 2025. Applications that will be submitted after the application deadline cannot be processed.
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Who Is Eligible As A College Student For Nsfas
The following are the ones that qualify to apply for Nsfas:
- South African citizens or permanent residents
- SASSA grant recipients
- Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
- Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
- Must have an email account and cell phone number.
What Does Nsfas Cover For College Students
Once your funding application becomes successful, NSFAS will cover your costs for:
- Accommodation
- Living allowance
- Learning material allowance
- Personal care allowance
How Much Does Nsfas Give To College Students
Nsfas gives the following amounts the cater to the following:
- Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
- Accommodation in a peri-urban area is R18,900 per annum
- Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
- Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
- Transport R7000 per annum
- Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum
Compulsory Documents Needed By Students From Colleges When Applying For Nsfas
Applicants for Nsfas are required to upload the following documents:
- Consent Form;
- Complete and sign the form
- South Africa Identity Document: Certified copy ID(not older than 3 months, Certified copies of parent/s or guardian ID or Death certificate
- Proof of Income
- PWD(Persons with Disability): Complete the disability form
- Latest Academic Result
How To Apply For NSFAS As A College Student 2024
Follow these simple steps and submit your application online:
- Go to www.nsfas .org .za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’tab
- Create a myNSFAS account
- Click on the APPLY tab and complete the sections on the screen
- Upload the required supporting documents when applicable
- Click on Submit
Which Colleges Offer Nsfas
Tvet Colleges That Offers NSFAS in South Africa for the academic year 2024/2025:
- Eastern Cape
- Buffalo City TVET College
- Eastcape Midlands TVET College
- Ikhala TVET College
- Ingwe TVET College
- King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
- Lovedale TVET College
- Port Elizabeth TVET College
Free State
- Flavius Mareka TVET College
- Goldfields TVET College
- Motheo TVET College
Gauteng
- Central Johannesburg TVET College
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College
- Ekurhuleni West TVET College
- Sedibeng TVET College
- South West Gauteng TVET
- 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
Which colleges offer Nsfas?
North West
- Orbit TVET College
- Taletso TVET College
- Vuselela TVET College
Western Cape
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay College
- Northlink TVET College
- South Cape TVET College
- West Coast TVET College
Contact Details
For general, student and NSFAS Wallet inquiries
- For all other queries regarding students:
- Tel No.: 08000 67327
- Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Postal Address:
- University and TVET College documents
- Private Bag X4, Plumstead 7801, South Africa
Postal Address:
- NSFAS Wallet documents
- Private Bag X6, Plumstead 7801, South Africa
- Physical Address
- 10 Brodie Road, House Vincent 2nd Floor, Wynberg, Cape Town 7700
Students who have already applied and received funding in previous years, have not yet graduated on their current qualification and do not intend to change from one sector to another (TVET College to University or vice-versa) should not apply. Such students are automatically funded for the duration of their studies, provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements. Visit the official Website of NSFAS for details
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