Are TVET Colleges Funded By NSFAS
Are TVET Colleges Funded By NSFAS
Are TVET Colleges Funded By NSFAS
When considering further education in South Africa, many students face the challenge of funding their studies. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges have become a popular option for those looking to gain practical skills and qualifications that are closely aligned with the job market. However, one of the most common questions students and parents ask is whether these institutions are funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
The good news is that NSFAS does indeed provide financial support to qualifying students who wish to study at TVET colleges. This funding plays a vital role in making vocational training more accessible, especially for students from low-income households. The financial aid provided by NSFAS covers a range of needs, including tuition fees, accommodation, transport, learning materials, and personal care allowances, depending on the student’s circumstances.
TVET colleges are mapped to equip students with practical and technical skills that are needed in various industries, such as engineering, business studies, information technology, hospitality, and more. By providing funding for TVET programmes, NSFAS not only supports individual students but also contributes to the development of a skilled workforce in the country.
To qualify for NSFAS funding at a TVET college, students must meet specific requirements, including financial need and academic performance. Applications are usually done online and must be submitted during designated application periods. It is also important to note that NSFAS only funds selected programmes at public TVET colleges that are accredited.
NSFAS Application Date
The application date for the 2026 NSFAS is open from the 1st of September 20236 and closes on the 31st of January 2026. You can apply now to secure your funding
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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 programme at any of the fifty (50) public TVET Colleges in South Africa;
- Must need 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 have been admitted/received a firm offer for enrolment in a College.
The Following Documents are needed When Applying for the Bursary
Required supporting documents:
- Applicant’s ID document/card or birth certificate
- The ID of parents/ guardian/ spouse (or death certificate, where applicable)
- Applicant’s proof of income (if applicable and should not be older than 3 months.
- Parents/ guardian/ spouse pay advice/ letter of employment/ pension advice stating income (if applicable and should not be older than 3 months.
- Vulnerable children must provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration Form.
- Applicants with a disability must provide a Disability Annexure A Form (Downloadable on the website)
- SASSA slips are not required, and SASSA should not be included as a household income.
Applicants are encouraged to simultaneously apply for NSFAS and admission at universities or TVET colleges for 2026. Nsfas Login
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.
How To Apply For NSFAS In 2026
Here are the steps to guide you when applying for the 2026 NSFAS Allowance:
- 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
Contact Details Of NSFAS
- For general, student, and NSFAS Wallet enquiries
- 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
Visit the official Website of NSFAS for details
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