NSFAS And Tvet Colleges 2024

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NSFAS And Tvet Colleges 2024

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A student enrolled at any of the 50 accredited TVET Colleges in South Africa benefits from the NSFAS Scheme. Students are invited to apply for assistance through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the 2024 academic year through the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Disadvantaged students might get funding from NSFAS in South Africa if they are enrolled in undergraduate programmes. to know more about this scheme detailed explanation has been provided below.

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What TVET College Courses Does NSFAS Fund

A vast array of courses and programmes are available at public TVET colleges, designed to meet the demand of companies for specific skills that are in high demand. Course lengths range from a few hours for a short course to three years for a full diploma.

Of course, the price of the courses varies a lot as well, but it’s vital to keep in mind that Department of Higher Education and Training programmes are fully funded, with many full bursaries available to cover the remaining 20% of the cost of delivery.

NSFAS funds Ministerial programmes and students must refer to each college, however, the generally funded programmes are below:

  • Engineering Studies – (National Certificate -Vocational) NQF levels 2-4 & Engineering studies – Report 191 N1-N6
  • Engineering and Related Design; Electrical Infrastructure; Civil Engineering Construction and Information Technology & Computer Science
  • Business & Utility Studies (National Certificate – Vocational) NQF levels 2-4 & Report 191 N1-N6
  • Management; Marketing; Finance; Office Administration; Economics & Accounting; Education & Development; Hospitality; Tourism; Safety in Society and Transport & Logistics
  • Pre-Learning Programme (PLP) funding through NSFAS

What NSFAS Fund Covers in TVET Colleges

NSFAS Wil pay for the following;

  • Registration & Tuition Fees
  • Personal Care Allowance
  • Transport Allowance
  • Accommodation Allowance

TVET College Student Eligible Student To Send NSFAS Application 

  1. Only South African citizens are eligible for this bursary scheme;
  2. A student must be registered or intending to register on a PLP, NC(V) or Report 191 programme at any of the fifty (50) public TVET Colleges in South Africa;
  3. Must be in need of financial assistance (NSFAS will determine whether or not a student meets the financial eligibility criteria);
  4. 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);
  5. Must not be enrolling for a qualification that duplicates previous learning that was state-funded; and
  6. 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/received a firm offer for enrolment in a College.

Where Can TVET College Students Send NSFAS Application

You can apply through:

  • TVET college bursary offices
  • Online
  • NSFAS head office

NSFAS Trimester 3 Application In 2024

take note of these NSFAS Date and send the application on trimester 3;

2024 NSFAS TVET Walk-In applications Calendar

Opening date

Closing date

Trimester 2 Applications

5th May 2024

22nd May 2024

Semester 2 Applications

17th July 2024

31st July 2024

Trimester 3 Applications

04th September 2024

20th September 2024

TVET Colleges NSFAS Fund Support

50 TVET colleges are supported by NSFAS financing. Note the following list if you want to attend a TVET college and receive funding from NSFAS.

  1. Buffalo City TVET College
  2. East Cape Midlands TVET College
  3. Ikhala TVET College
  4. Ingwe TVET College
  5. King Hintsa TVET College
  6. King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College
  7. Lovedale TVET College
  8. Port Elizabeth TVET College
  9. Boland TVET College
  10. College of Cape Town
  11. False Bay TVET College
  12. Northlink TVET College
  13. South Cape TVET College
  14. West Coast TVET College
  15. Northern Cape Rural TVET College
  16. Northern Cape Urban TVET College
  17. Flavius Mareka TVET College
  18. Goldsfields TVET College
  19. Maluti TVET College
  20. Motheo TVET College
  21. Coastal KZN TVET College
  22. Elangeni TVET College
  23. Esayidi TVET College
  24. Majuba TVET College
  25. Mnambithi TVET College
  26. Mthashana TVET College
  27. Thekwini TVET College
  28. Umfolozi TVET College
  29. Umgugundlovu TVET College
  30. Orbit TVET College
  31. Taletso TVET College
  32. Vuselela TVET College
  33. Central Johannesburg TVET College
  34. Ekurhuleni East TVET College
  35. Ekurhuleni West TVET College
  36. Sedibeng TVET College
  37. South West Gauteng TVET College
  38. Tshwane North TVET College
  39. Tshwane South TVET College
  40. Western College for TVET
  41. Ehlanzeni TVET College
  42. Gert Sibande TVET College
  43. Nkangala TVET College
  44. Capricorn TVET College
  45. Lephalale TVET College
  46. Letaba TVET College
  47. Mopani South East TVET College
  48. Sekhukhune TVET College
  49. Vhembe TVET College
  50. Waterberg TVET College

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Contact NSFAS HERE

For general, student and NSFAS Wallet enquiries

For all other queries regarding students:
Tel No.: 08000 67327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Physical Address
The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

or visit the NSFAS Official website here

Knowing the colleges that will receive funding from NSFAS in 2024 can help you plan your educational path and make wise selections for the future. Whether a university, a TVET college, a private school, or a public/community college is what you’re thinking about,

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