The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is providing comprehensive bursaries to over a million deserving students pursuing tertiary education across public higher education institutions in South Africa. Students enrolled in both public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges can apply for an NSFAS bursary, alleviating financial barriers to education.
Students at public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges can apply for a NSFAS bursary.
South West Gauteng TVET college is one of 50 public TVET colleges in South Africa operating under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The institution strives to be the leading TVET College for providing affordable training and education. They offer both Distance learning and e-learning teaching methods.
Located in Gauteng, the institution has five campuses and offers an array of courses and programmes interested students can choose from.
Campuses:
- Roodepoort Campus
- Roodepoort West Campus
- Molapo Campus
- George Tabor Campus
- Technisa Campus
Does NSFAS Fund South West Gauteng TVET College Courses?
Yes, NSFAS does fund certain courses offered at South West Gauteng, because they are one of the 50 accredited public TVET colleges in South Africa.
According to the bursary scheme, almost 95% of students enrolled for TVET colleges courses are funded by NSFAS and students who have a grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate can apply to study at a TVET College.
Students are encouraged to apply for the NSFAS bursary as it provides financial relief for low-income households. They provide bursary accommodation as well as private accommodation for students who do not qualify for bursary residence.
TVET College Courses Funded By NSFAS
NSFAS only funds certain courses offered at TVET colleges. These courses include engineering studies courses, business and utility studies courses, education and development courses and marketing and management courses.
- Engineering Studies - (National Certificate -Vocational) NQF levels 2-4 & Engineering studies - Report 191 N1-N6
- Engineering and Related Design; Electrical Infrastructure; Civil Engineering Construction and Information Technology & Computer Science
- Business & Utility Studies (National Certificate – Vocational) NQF levels 2-4 & Report 191 N1-N6
- Management; Marketing; Finance; Office Administration; Economics & Accounting; Education & Development; Hospitality; Tourism; Safety in Society and Transport & Logistics
- Pre-Learning Programme (PLP) funding through NSFAS
NSFAS Eligibility for TVET Colleges
The NSFAS criteria for TVET students are as follows:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be registered or intending to register on a PLP, NC(V) or Report 191 programme at any public TVET College in South Africa
- Must be admitted/received a firm offer for enrolment in a College
- Must be in need of financial assistance
- Applicants will qualify if they fall within the maximum threshold of up to R350 000 of combined gross family income per annum
- 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.
Where to apply for TVET College funding?
- TVET college bursary offices
- Online
- NSFAS head office
How To Submit Your Online NSFAS Funding Application
Applications for the NSFAS bursary must be submitted online through the NSFAS website.
Step 1: Visit the NSFAS website.
Step 2: Click on the 'myNSFAS' tab.
Step 3: Create a myNSFAS account.
Step 4: Click on the 'APPLY' tab and complete the sections on the screen.
Step 5: Upload required supporting documents where applicable.
Step 6: Click on 'Submit'
Click Here For An Explanation Of What Your NSFAS Application Means
Steps To Track Your NSFAS Application
- Visit the NSFAS website.
- Click on the "myNSFAS" tab on the menu bar at the top of the page.
- Log in to your myNSFAS account using your username and password.
- Once you are logged in, click on the "track funding progress" option.
- Your application status will be displayed on the screen, indicating whether your application has been approved or not.
NSFAS Allowances For TVET students
The allowances received by TVET college students vary depending on where they live. This as some students will live in college residences while others may stay in private accommodation.
The NSFAS bursary provides comprehensive funding to qualifying students and aims to cover all the costs related to their studies. This includes:
- Accommodation in an urban area: R24,000 annually
- Accommodation in a peri-urban area: R18,900 annually
- Accommodation in a rural area: R15,750 annually
- Transport (up to 40 km from the institution): R7,350 annually
- Living expenses allowance: R7,000 annually
- Incidental/personal care allowance: R2,900 annually
To find out more about the NSFAS bursary, applications and the latest changes, head to our NSFAS page.
