Colleges funded by NSFAS

Can I got to college with only a Grade 9 report? Simply put, yes. According to the Western Cape Government, as part of the Higher Education system, TVET Colleges accept students who've completed Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 at high school level. University post-graduates can also enrol for courses at TVET Colleges for more practical exposure.

Mopani South East TVET College is now taking applications from those who want to study at the College for Trimester study. This College is one of the TVET Colleges in Limpopo.

Recently NSFAS came under fire for a post by an employee which stated that students who receive the R350 SRD grant could not qualify for the NSFAS bursary scheme. They say that this post was factually incorrect. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides fully subsidised free higher education and training for poor and working class South Africans. Keep reading to find out what your parent's earnings should be for you to qualify for this bursary. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government student bursary scheme which receives its funding budget from, and reports to the Department of Higher Education and Training. NSFAS will cover more than just your tuition fees, should you qualify.

NSFAS offers bursaries to South African students which cover funding for registration, tuition and provides monthly allowances. So do they fund students at TVET Colleges? Keep reading to find out. 

Amidst all the chaos in the country concerning NSFAS allowances, the University of Kwazulu-Natal has announced when students should expect their NSFAS allowances to reflect in their accounts. 

NSFAS has decided to launch a Virtual Outreach Exhibition (VOE). VOE is a part of their new and exciting innovations. The VOE is a live streaming session which will be interactive to allow students to get the whole NSFAS experience.

Lectures, for tertiary education students, were moved online during the lockdown, in an attempt to save the 2020 academic year. However, this resulted in many students falling behind due to lack of resources.

University is not your only option for furthering your education. The Department of Higher Education and Training views Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges as Institutions of Choice.

Here is a list of South Africa's TVET colleges. NSFAS funding is available if you study at TVET Colleges.