{"id":23284,"date":"2024-02-15T22:42:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T22:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=6809"},"modified":"2024-02-15T22:42:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T22:42:29","slug":"nmu-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/nmu-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"NMU Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-4241623375\"><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>Here is a list of courses or programmes offered by Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and all candidates interested in studying at the institution are encouraged to take note:<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2966028117\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3836017635\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Agriculture&nbsp;and&nbsp;Game Management&nbsp;(Port Elizabeth, Addo)<\/li><li>Agricultural Management (George campus)<\/li><li>Applied Language Studies<\/li><li>Architectural Technology &amp; Interior Design<\/li><li>Architecture<\/li><li>Art and Design: Introductory Studies<\/li><li>Biochemistry and Microbiology<\/li><li>Botany<\/li><li>Building and Human Settlement Development<\/li><li>Business Management<\/li><li>Ceramic Design<\/li><li>Chemistry<\/li><li>Civil Engineering<\/li><li>Computing Sciences<\/li><li>Construction Management<\/li><li>Criminal and Procedural Law<\/li><li>Development Studies<\/li><li>Dietetics<\/li><li>Drawing<\/li><li>Economics<\/li><li>Electrical Engineering<\/li><li>Emergency Medical Care<\/li><li>Environmental Health<\/li><li>Fashion Design<\/li><li>Forestry (George campus)<\/li><li>Game Management (Port Elizabeth, Addo)<\/li><li>Game Ranch Management (George campus)<\/li><li>Geosciences<\/li><li>Graphic Design<\/li><li>Human Movement Science<\/li><li>Human Resources Management<\/li><li>Industrial and Organisational Psychology<\/li><li>Industrial Engineering<\/li><li>Information Technology<\/li><li>Media and Communication<\/li><li>Language &amp; Literature<\/li><li>Logistics Management<\/li><li>Management and Entrepreneurship<\/li><li>Marketing Management<\/li><li>Mathematics and Applied Mathematics<\/li><li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li><li>Mechatronics<\/li><li>Medical Laboratory Sciences<\/li><li>Mercantile Law<\/li><li>Music<\/li><li>Nature Conservation (George campus)<\/li><li>Nursing Science<\/li><li>Ocean Sciences<\/li><li>Painting<\/li><li>Pharmacy<\/li><li>Photography<\/li><li>Physics<\/li><li>Political and Conflict Studies<\/li><li>Printmaking<\/li><li>Private Law<\/li><li>Psychology<\/li><li>Public Law<\/li><li>Public Management and Leadership<\/li><li>Public Relations &amp; Communication Studies<\/li><li>Quantity Surveying<\/li><li>Radiography<\/li><li>Sculpture<\/li><li>Social Development Professions<\/li><li>Sociology and Anthropology<\/li><li>Stained Glass<\/li><li>Statistics<\/li><li>Textile Design<\/li><li>Textile Science<\/li><li>Tourism Management<\/li><li>Wood Technology (George campus)<\/li><li>Zoology<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SHORT COURSES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>CATEGORIES AND MODULES<\/th><th>*COMPLEXITY LEVEL<\/th><th>DURATION<\/th><\/tr><tr><th>ADMINISTRATION<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Effective Office Administration<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prepare, Conduct and Record Meetings<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Personal Assistant<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Business Plan Development<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Introduction to Entrepreneurship<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal Effectiveness in a Business Environment<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Principles of Costing and Pricing<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tender to Secure Business<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Function of Market Mechanisms<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Importance of Innovation in Business<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Viability of Business Ideas and Opportunities<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>BUSINESS LAW<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Contract Management<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legal Principles for Business<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>2.5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>COMMUNICATION<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Assertiveness and Influencing Skills<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Writing Skills<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Communication in a Business Environment<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conflict Resolution Skills and Strategies<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Effective Presentation Skills<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Effective Writing Skills<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Facilitating Organisational Conversations<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Frontline Communication<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interpersonal Skills<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Presentation Skills&nbsp;<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>2.5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Report Writing Skills<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>CUSTOMER SERVICE<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Excellence in Service<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Excellence in Service Implementation<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>\u00bd Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketing Principles and Customer Relationship Management<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>4.5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>ECONOMICS<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Economic Principles for Managers<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>4 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>FINANCE<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Financial Principles<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Principles (Intermediate)<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finance for Non-Financial Managers<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Management for a New Venture<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>HUMAN RESOURCES and LABOUR RELATIONS<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Employment Equity<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>\u00bd Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Handling Workplace Labour Relations<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Human Resource Management for Non-Practitioners<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labour Relations<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Role of the Shop Steward<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Talent Attraction and Retention<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Workplace Discipline<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>IMPROVING PERFORMANCE<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Facilitator Course<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3.5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motivating People<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monitoring &amp; Evaluation for Organisational Performance&nbsp;<\/td><td>M+3<\/td><td>5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Productivity, Continuous Improvement and Introduction to Work Study<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time Management<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tools for Continuous Improvement<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Change Management<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coaching<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contemporary Management<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diversity and Personal Effectiveness<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ethics in Moral Leadership<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>2 Days&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integral Leadership for Established Managers<\/td><td>M+3<\/td><td>6 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Knowledge Management for Organisational Transformation<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leadership and Teambuilding Skills<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leadership Skills for the 21st Century<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Management Skills for 21st Century Leaders<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mentorship&nbsp;<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Principles of Effective Teams and Meetings<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Women in Leadership<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Principles of Operations Management<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customer Centric Approach to Supply Chain Management<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fundamentals of Costing and Estimation Management<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fundamentals of Freight Management<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fundamentals of Inventory and Stores Management<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fundamentals of Purchasing Management<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrated Operations Management<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>4 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Applied Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for Self-Management<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Effective Thinking in the Problem-Solving Process<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Emotional and Cultural Intelligence for the 21st Century Leader<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Self Development<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stress Management<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>1.5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>PROJECT MANAGEMENT<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation for Project Managers (#ECSA)<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>7 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Project Management Tools and Techniques<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leadership in the Project Environment<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monitoring and Evaluation for Project Managers<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monitoring and Evaluation for Organisational Performance<\/td><td>M+3<\/td><td>5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MS Projects<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Project Management (incl. MS Projects)<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Project Management (excl. MS Projects)<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 or 5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Project Finance&nbsp;<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>QUALITY<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Principles of Quality<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quality as Business Excellence<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>RESEARCH<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Research Methodology<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research for Senior Managers<\/td><td>M+4<\/td><td>6 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>RETAIL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Retail Manager (Operational Finance) Skills Programme<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>SAFETY<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Safety, Health and Environmental Management<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>2.5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Safety, Health and Environmental Risk Control<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>1.5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>SALES<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Creative Selling Techniques<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>4 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>STRATEGY<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Analytical Thinking<\/td><td>M+1<\/td><td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General and Strategic Management<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>3 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organisational Development<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>5 Days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strategic Management<\/td><td>M+2<\/td><td>4 Days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-3871474801\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary 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>Here is a list of courses or programmes offered by Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and all candidates interested in studying at the institution are encouraged to take note: Agriculture&nbsp;and&nbsp;Game Management&nbsp;(Port Elizabeth, Addo) Agricultural Management (George campus) Applied Language Studies Architectural Technology &amp; Interior Design Architecture Art and Design: Introductory Studies Biochemistry and Microbiology Botany Building\u2026 <span 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