Qualification and 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 be in need of 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 are admitted/received a firm offer for enrolment in a College.

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Rules and Guidelines

Legislations > TVET College 2020 Bursary Rules and Guidelines > TVET Admissions Policy > Continuing Education and Training Act, No 16 of 2006 (as amended) > National Norms and Standards for Funding of FET (TVET) Colleges > Report of the Ministerial Committee on the Review of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme > Amended Rules and Guidelines for the Administration and Management of the Department of Higher Education and Training > Continuing Education and Training Act 16 of 2006 > DHET Attendance and Punctuality Policy - Public TVET Colleges (Nov 2013) > Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Academic Calendar for 2019 > TVET College 2020 Bursary Rules and Guidelines

Apply For Accommodation

How to Apply and Reserve Student Accommodation for NSFAS beneficiaries Follow these steps to secure accommodation as an NSFAS beneficiary , provisional funded applicant , whom registered at a University or TVET college for the 2026 academic year . CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR ACCOMMODATION NOW

NSFAS Status Mean?

Your NSFAS status changes as they check your application. Here’s what each one means in the easiest words: Application Submitted – They got your application. Filtering – They’re doing quick basic checks. Validation – They’re confirming your details with government systems. Evaluation – They’re checking your documents and income. Funding Eligibility – You passed the money check; now they’ll check academics. Awaiting Academic Results / Admission – NSFAS is waiting for your school to confirm your results or acceptance. Awaiting Registration – Your school must send your registration details. Approved – You’re funded. Allowances will follow. Rejected – You were not approved, but you can still appeal. Appeal in Progress – They’re reviewing your appeal documents.

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