Bursaries For Tvet Colleges
Bursaries For TVET Colleges
Bursaries For TVET Colleges:
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a vital role in making higher education more accessible to South African students who come from families with limited financial means. Through bursaries and loans, NSFAS provides support to eligible learners who wish to further their studies at public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges. This funding covers essential costs such as tuition fees, accommodation, study materials, and sometimes even allowances for food and transport. By easing these financial burdens, NSFAS ensures that deserving students can focus on their academic goals without the constant stress of how to afford their studies.
NSFAS applications will officially open in November 2025 and close on 31 January 2026 for the 2026 academic year. This gives prospective students a specific window of time to prepare and submit their applications. It is important to note that late applications are generally not considered, so applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to avoid missing out.
Whether you are a high school graduate preparing to enter university or TVET College for the first time, or a continuing student who needs assistance to complete your qualification, NSFAS offers a valuable opportunity to get the financial help you need. Understanding the application requirements and deadlines is the first step towards securing funding. In this article, we will guide you through everything you need to know about the NSFAS application process for 2026, ensuring you are well-prepared before the closing date.
What does the bursary cover?
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
- 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.
Supporting documents required for NSFAS
NSFAS needs information to confirm the employment and income of an applicant’s parents, guardians, or spouse.
- NSFAS Declaration Form: completed by the school principal or social worker. (Non-SASSA only)
- Orphan and Vulnerable Child Declaration Form: completed by a social worker for applicants under 18. (Non-SASSA only)
- NSFAS Consent Form: signed by the applicant and/or parent, guardian, or spouse. (Not needed for SASSA recipients)
- If the applicant has a legal guardian, a court-issued document is required.
- For non-court-appointed guardians, submit the NSFAS Declaration Form.
How to Apply for NSFAS TVET Colleges Online Application
If you would like to apply for NSFAS online, follow the steps below:
- Visit the NSFAS website: www.nsfas.org.za online
- Then, you have to click on the “myNSFAS” tab
- After that, you create your myNSFAS account
- After creating myNSFAS account, you then have to click on the “Apply” tab
- Answer the following questions that you see on your screen
- Update all your personal information
- Upload all the required supporting documents
- Lastly, click on “Submit” to send your application for review.
Contact Details
For general, student, and NSFAS Wallet inquiries
For all other queries regarding students:
Tel No.: 08000 67327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za
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