NSFAS And Tvet Colleges 2024

Does NSFAS fund distance learning; NSFAS And Tvet Colleges 2024

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,