Is WestCol Funded By NSFAS?

Is WestCol Funded By NSFAS?

Is WestCol Funded By NSFAS? Colleges in durban with nsfas

It’s important to remember that NSFAS also provides funding for TVET college students in South Africa. The funding policy of NSFAS, which includes public institutions like public universities and public TVET colleges, is the cause of this. NSFAS offers eligible students who want to study or are already enrolled at Western TVET college financial aid in the form of a study bursary. There are alternatives to the university in South Africa for furthering your education.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges are recognized as institutions of choice where you can further your education through the Department of Higher Education and Training. NSFAS financing will be available to African citizens enrolled in one of 25 public universities or 50 TVET colleges. However, NSFAS does not provide financial aid to private universities.

Keep in mind that in order to qualify for NSFAS financial aid, you must show proof that the combined yearly income of your household is less than R350 000. Are you planning to enroll in or are already attending a public university or TVET college? If so, do your parents make R350 000 or less per year? To learn more about the NSFAS Fund’s operation, read the article below. Colleges in durban with nsfas

What does the bursary cover?
Amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport, and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.

Is WestCol Funded By NSFAS?

UNIVERSITY

• Accommodation
• As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
• Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
• Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
• Book allowances R5200 per annum
• Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

TVET

• 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

Who qualifies for NSFAS funding?

• All South African citizens
• All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
• Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
• A person with a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
• Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

Who should not apply?

• Students who have completed a previous qualification.
• Students with a combined household income of more than R350 000 per annum.
• Students who have already applied, qualified, and received funding. They are automatically funded for the duration of their studies provided they pass their modules and meet the academic requirements.

NSFAS bursary academic requirements

To be eligible for NSFAS financing to attend a TVET college, you must have completed Grades 9 through 12, and Grade 12 to be eligible for funding to attend a university or TVET college.
Before receiving any financing from NSFAS if your application for funding is approved, you must fulfill the university’s or TVET college’s academic admission standards.

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What are the requirements to apply?

• Must be a South African citizen / permanent resident
• Combined gross household income should not exceed R350 000 per annum
• Combined gross household income (persons living with disabilities) should not exceed R600 000 per annum
  SASSA recipients automatically qualify for financial eligibility
• Must have email and cell phone number

What are the required documents?

• Copy of student ID / Birth certificate
• Copy of parent/s or guardian/ spouse ID
• Smart card: both sides of the card required
• Proof of income (where applicable)
• Persons living with disability (Disability Annexure A form)
• An applicant who is recognized as a vulnerable child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker
• An applicant who has indicated that s/he has no family member details and or abridged birth certificate must complete the Declaration: Non-SASSA

The system will generate a list of necessary documents for upload based on the kind of application. Any affidavits or driver’s licenses are rejected as identification documents.

How and where to apply for NSFAS Funding?
You can apply online via www.nsfas.org.za using a cellphone, tablet, or computer. Follow these simple steps to apply:

Step 1: Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account
Step 3: Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen
Step 4: Upload required supporting documents where applicable
Step 5: Click on ‘Submit’

Do not worry if you do not have a digital device or internet access. You can still apply by going to your local Thusong Center or National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and following the same procedures.

For general, student and NSFAS Wallet inquiries, click here

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

Contact Details
Tel: 011 692 4004
Email: info@westcol.co.za

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