When You Should Start Applying For Student Loans


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Choosing a student loan to fund your studies can be a tough decision to make. However, not everyone will be accepted to receive funding from the government and some people opt to study at private institutions that require more funding than some bursaries are able to cover. Here's when you should start applying for a student loan.

 

It is important that a student is first accepted into a tertiary institution as this is what financial institutions require when you approach them for a student loan.

Student loans aid in catering for the student's needs that will require money such as registration, tuition, stationery, and accommodation during the time of the study.

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Depending on the flexibility of the financial institution, the student is either required to pay back the loan and its interest during the time of study or after completing the qualification.

The loan payment is made directly to the financial institution.

Should you not be in the position to pay for your fees, a parent or guardian can be your guarantor as you might be a full-time student - to make repayments while you complete your studies.

Prior to applying for a student loan, it's important to do your thorough research on all financial institutions - consider things such as repayment plans and interest rates.

Whether you fail and/or not complete your studies, you’re liable to pay the financial institution its money back.

Fine-combing the contract before putting ink on paper is important as you need to protect yourself, as much as financial institutions want to cover their own bases.

 

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Funding your tertiary education can be difficult to achieve. That is why pursuing student loans and bursaries can be helpful in ensuring that you achieve your tertiary education dreams.






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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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