{"id":10183,"date":"2024-05-04T16:17:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T16:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=10183"},"modified":"2024-05-04T16:17:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T16:17:56","slug":"lilitha-college-of-nursing-bursaries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/lilitha-college-of-nursing-bursaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Lilitha College of Nursing Bursaries 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/admission-guidelines\/#top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/BackToTopButton.jpg\" alt=\"Back To Top\" class=\"wp-image-222\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/admission-guidelines\/#top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/BackToTopButton.jpg\" alt=\"Back To Top\" class=\"wp-image-222\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ADMISSION AND SELECTION POLICY GUIDELINES FOR ALL PROGRAMMES:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3691313992\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p><strong>PREAMBLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruitment and selection of students in the Eastern Cape must ensure accessibility of nursing education programmes to both rural and urban candidates and alleviation of a gross shortage of nurses in the Province, especially in the remote rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GENERAL NOTES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospective students must meet the statutory minimum requirements based on the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent school leaving certificate for admission to higher certificate or diploma programmes and candidates educational certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Provisional admission will be based on levels\/symbols obtained in Grade 12 June\/September examinations or confirmation that study leave is being processed by the current employer. However the final decision for studying at Lilitha College of Nursing will be based on final Grade 12 results, confirmation that the applicant has been granted study leave by the employer and has not reached the pensionable age (55-60) applicable to all college programmes;<\/li><li>There are specific requirements for all specific programmes. The Admission Point System (APS) is used for allocating point values to your NSC subjects or equivalent:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission Point System<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-1\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>NSC Levels<\/th><th>NSC %<\/th><th>APS<\/th><th>APS %<\/th><th>Symbol<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>7<\/td><td>80-90%<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>80-90%<\/td><td>A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>70-79%<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>70-79%<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>60-69%<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>60-69%<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>50-59%<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>50-59%<\/td><td>D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>40-49%<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>40-49<\/td><td>E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>30-39%<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>30-39%<\/td><td>F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>0-29%<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0-29%<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, to register for a Basic Diploma you need an APS of at least 18 with a NSC\/equivalent pass of Biology\/Life Science at Level 4 or D Symbol and English at Level 3 or E Symbol Aggregate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-2\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>NSC Subjects<\/th><th>NSC %<\/th><th>Level<\/th><th>APS Allocated<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>English<\/td><td>54%<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Afrikaans<\/td><td>38%<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biology\/Life Sciences<\/td><td>62%<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Science<\/td><td>60%<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>32%<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Life Orientation<\/td><td>77%<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>68%<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><th>Admission Score<\/th><th><\/th><th><\/th><th>21<\/th><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/admission-guidelines\/#top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/BackToTopButton.jpg\" alt=\"Back To Top\" class=\"wp-image-222\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Applicant has met the requirements for admission to the Diploma as she is above 18 points<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There are limits to the number of students that can be admitted to each programme as this is dependent on the accredited capacity by South African Nursing Council. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance or automatic registration to the specified programme. Candidates will be required to undergo testing and interviews as a means to further screen candidates.<\/li><li>Candidates in possession of health related post matric experience\/certificate will be registered as per the identified quota for that group as specified below:<ul><li>Scholars: 50%<\/li><li>Candidates with pre-NSC Grade 12 certificate: 20%<\/li><li>Candidates with health related post matric experience\/certificate: 10%<\/li><li>Serving Officers: 20%<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Please note that admission requirements are subject to change and the college:<ul><li>will invest heavily in nurses for ECDoH facilities;<\/li><li>will not invest in candidates that have attempted other avenues for example&nbsp;dropped out of&nbsp;universities\/technikons\/colleges and;<\/li><li>will not invest in candidates that are in possession of other qualifications. Should this be discovered at any stage during the process, the candidate will be disqualified.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW TO APPLY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Advert is placed on the local newspapers (Daily Dispatch and Herald) in April\/May period as well as on the website of the department: www.impumelelo.ecprov.gov.za to invite applications from suitable candidates for all programmes offered at the Lilitha College of Nursing.<\/li><li>Before submitting the application and paying the application fee, please take note of the minimum admission requirements for all programmes of your choice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NB Application fees are non-refundable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In your application form, please attach your identity document, necessary school reports and deposit slip which indicates that you have deposited the application fee for that specific programme.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Closing date will be indicated in the advert of that specific&nbsp;year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FINANCIAL FACTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before registering as a student you need to determine whether or not you will have sufficient funds to finance your studies. Costs involved in Higher Education include Registration and Tuition fees, Books, Travel, Accommodation, Meals and general living expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ECDoH offers financial assistance to full-time students in the form of a bursary on an annual basis. Bursaries will be automatically allocated to the predetermined percentage of selected candidates based on their registration with Lilitha College of Nursing (LCoN).&nbsp;<strong>Conditions and terms of the Bursary Contract apply.&nbsp;<\/strong>Students who have passed all their subject\/modules and progress to the next level of study will retain the bursary allocation. ECDoH\/College reserves the right to reverse the Bursary allocation if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Learners have not complied to the minimum requirements as per the specified programme;<\/li><li>Learners have not complied to college rules and regulations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/admission-guidelines\/#top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/BackToTopButton.jpg\" alt=\"Back To Top\" class=\"wp-image-222\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DURATION OF STUDIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a general guide as to the length of study for various academic programs offered at Lilitha College of Nursing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-3\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Qualification<\/th><th>Minimum duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Short Learning Programmes: PHC<\/td><td>To Be Advised<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Nursing Auxiliary<\/td><td>To Be Advised<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Nursing Science (B\/Course) R683<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Diploma (R425)<\/td><td>4 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post Basic\/ Registration Diplomas: (R212)<br>-Child Nursing Science<br>-Community Nursing Science<br>-Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Care<br>-Critical Nursing Science<br>-Operating Nursing Science<br>-Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Care<br>-Orthopaedic Nursing Science<br>-Ophthalmic Nursing Science<br>-One Year Midwifery Nursing Science<\/td><td>1 Year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery: R174<\/td><td>4 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diploma in Nursing (Staff Nurse): R171<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing: R169<\/td><td>1 Year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\uf0a7 Advanced Diploma in Midwifery: R786<\/td><td>1 Year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LANGUAGE<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;POLICY FOR TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/admission-guidelines\/#top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/BackToTopButton.jpg\" alt=\"Back To Top\" class=\"wp-image-222\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The official medium of instruction, learning and assessment for LCoN is english.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DIPLOMA LEADING TO REGISTRATION AS A NURSE (GENERAL, COMMUNITY, PSYCHIATRIC) and MIDWIFERY: R425<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To register for a Basic Diploma you need an APS of at least 18 with a NSC\/equivalent pass of Biology\/Life Science at Level 4 or D Symbol and English at Level 3 or E Symbol Aggregate::<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-4\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>NSC Subjects<\/th><th>NSC %<\/th><th>Level<\/th><th>APS Allocated<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>English or Any other Language<\/td><td>54%<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Afrikaans<\/td><td>38%<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biology<\/td><td>62%<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Science<\/td><td>60%<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>32%<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Life Orientation<\/td><td>77%<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography or Agricultural Science<\/td><td>68%<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><th>Admission Score<\/th><th><\/th><th><\/th><th>22<\/th><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Applicant has met the requirements for admission to the Diploma<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enrolled Nurses and Auxiliary nurses with a standard 10 certificate will be considered irrespective of an aggregate symbol in Grade 12 certificate;<\/li><li>Candidates admitted to the programme are to be within the age limits as specified below:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholars &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;: 18-35 year bracket<br>Serving Officers\/Study Leave : 45 year limit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>N.B. Your Senior Certificate will be verified with the Department of Education\/Umalusi as quality assurer and you will be liable for the costs incurred in this exercise. Remember, it is an offence to submit a forged\/altered certificate and consequences will be immediate dismissal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CATCHMENT AREAS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Catchment areas will be determined by the seat of the main and its satellite campuses in the Eastern Cape Province areas and priority areas of the Eastern Cape Department of Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Port Elizabeth Main campus; Nelson Mandela Metro and Cacadu\/Sarah Baartman Districts (Makana, Port Alfred, Grahamstown, Somerset East, Graaf Reinet, Cambedoo, Aberdeen, Blue Crane, Willowmore, Joubertina and Humansdorp and the surrounding rural areas).<\/li><li>Queenstown Main campus; Chris Hani and Joe Gqabi Districts (Barkley East, Rhodes, Rossouw, Aliwal North, Sterkspruit, Burgersdorp, Jamestown, Steynbsburg, Venterstad, Maclear, Mount Fletcher, Ugie, Dordrecht, Molteno, Glen Grey, Lady Frere, Indwe, Whittlesea, Lesseyton, Cradock, Middleburg, Tarkastad, Ntabethemba, Molteno, Sterkstroom, Hofmeyer, Engcobo, Elliot, Cofimvaba, Tsomo and surrounding rural areas).<\/li><li>East London Main campus; Amathole\/Buffalo City Districts (Mdantsane, Berlin, King Williams Town, Bhisho, Dimbaza, Peddie, Alice, Fort Beaufort, Stutterheim, Keiskammahoek, Middledrift, Ngqamakhwe, Butterworth, Cathcart, Nxarhuni, Tsholomnqa, Ndevana, Litha, Zwelitshsa, Bedford, Seymour, Adelaide, Debenek, Elliotdale, Mqanduli, Idutywa, Willowvale, Mthatha, Centane, Komga and the surrounding rural areas).<\/li><li>Lusikisiki Main Campus; All Alfred Nzo District and some of the OR Thambo Sub Districts (Bizana, Flagstaff, Lusikisiki, Ntabankulu, Mt Frere, Mt Ayliff, Maluti,&nbsp; Matatiele, Staffords Post, Port St. Johns, and its surrounding rural areas.<\/li><li>Umtata Main Campus \u2013 OR Thambo Districts (Ngqeleni, Libode, Lusikisiki, Bambisana, Elliotdale, Qumbu, Tsolo, Mclear, Ugie, Mthatha and its surrounding rural areas).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;SELECTION OF CANDIDATES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Phase 2<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selection of candidates will be done according to the following system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>50% will be males.<\/li><li>50% will be females;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INTERVIEWS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Phase 3<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On completion of phase 2, an interview schedule will be compiled for the prospective candidates;<\/li><li>The interview panel shall consist of all the stakeholders as follows:<ul><li>College management<\/li><li>Representatives from the campus<\/li><li>Labour representative<\/li><li>Social Compact<\/li><li>Stakeholders (Union Representative)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>A candidate who has been called for an interview will be informed at the interview session that if he or she does not hear from the college after an interview, then the application was unsuccessful.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEDICAL EXAMINATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/admission-guidelines\/#top\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lilithacollege.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/BackToTopButton.jpg\" alt=\"Back To Top\" class=\"wp-image-222\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical examinations will be done as part of Phase 4 of the process for the purposes of assisting the&nbsp;candidates if the need arises from the medical report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FINAL SELECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The selected\/successful candidates will be informed by the Campus Head to commence training on the 01 February of each year on instruction of the college management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>POST BASIC PROGRAMME R 212<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The college also offers career advancement programmes to nursing professionals already holding a professional nurses post in the nursing field and having passed Grade 12. These programmes require a registered nursing professional with an active license to practice and with at least two years\u2019 experience in the clinical environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Care<br>Diploma in Child Nursing Science<br>Diploma in Critical Care Nursing Science<br>Diploma in Community Nursing Science<br>Diploma in Clinical Assessment Treatment and Care<br>Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing Science<br>Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing<br>Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NB: 10% of the Post Basic annual intake to be allocated to the College faculty staff members across&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>all college campuses and satellite campuses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>POST REGISTRATION PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The college also offers a bridging course programme to staff nurses already holding a staff l nurse post in the nursing field. 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criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ADMISSION AND SELECTION POLICY GUIDELINES FOR ALL PROGRAMMES: PREAMBLE: Recruitment and selection of students in the Eastern Cape must ensure accessibility of nursing education programmes to both rural and urban candidates and alleviation of a gross shortage of nurses in the Province, especially in the remote rural areas. 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