{"id":8498,"date":"2024-03-01T14:32:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T14:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=8498"},"modified":"2024-03-01T14:32:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T14:32:29","slug":"boland-college-online-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/boland-college-online-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Boland College Online Application 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-208161038\"><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>Boland College has opened its 2026 online application portal for interested applicants to apply. In order to apply, you need to download the application form here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bolandcollege.com\/study-here\/apply-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.bolandcollege.com\/study-here\/apply-now\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolandcollege.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BC_10899_Application-Form_ENG_3JC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOWNLOAD<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic&nbsp;Application Form (English)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolandcollege.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BC_10899_Application-Form_AFR_3JC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOWNLOAD<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic&nbsp;Application Form (Afrikaans)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the application form here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bolandcollege.com\/study-here\/apply-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.bolandcollege.com\/study-here\/apply-now\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the application form, with all necessary documents. Ensure that you attach the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Proof of address<\/li><li>Certified copies of your latest results and<\/li><li>Certified copy of your ID<\/li><li>Certified copy of your parents or guardian<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your application.&nbsp;You can e-mail (preferred), hand-deliver or post your application to one of the Campuses below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re emailing your&nbsp;application, email to (preferred method):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Caledon Campus \u2013 Terecia Stewart at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:terecias@bolandcollege.com\">terecias@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><li>Paarl Campus \u2013 Laura-Lee Erenstzen at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:laura-leee@bolandcollege.com\">laura-leee@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><li>Stellenbosch Campus \u2013 Sipho Mfazwe at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sipho-esihlem@bolandcollege.com\">sipho-esihlem@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><li>Strand Campus \u2013 Monica Yanta at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:monicay@bolandcollege.com\">monicay@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><li>Worcester Campus \u2013 Elmarie Long at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:elmariel@bolandcollege.com\">elmariel@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re posting your application, post to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Caledon Campus \u2013 PO BOX 640, Caledon, 7230<\/li><li>Paarl Campus \u2013 Private Bag X3027, Paarl, 7620<\/li><li>Stellenbosch Campus \u2013 Private Bag X5012, Stellenbosch, 7599<\/li><li>Strand Campus \u2013 Private Bag X3010, Strand, 7139<\/li><li>Worcester Campus \u2013 Private Bag X3093, Worcester, 6849<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re hand delivering your application (avoid as far as possible due to lockdown):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Caledon Campus \u2013 Koalisie Street, Caledon, 7230<\/li><li>Paarl Campus \u2013 Boland College Paarl Campus, Plein Street, Paarl, 7620<\/li><li>Stellenbosch Campus \u2013 Van Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch, 7599<\/li><li>Strand Campus \u2013 Aerodrome Street, Strand, 7139<\/li><li>Worcester Campus \u2013 Rainer Street, Worcester 6849<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you choose to hand-deliver your application, please note each person entering any of our campuses is subject to wearing a mask, screening and sanitizing measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful Applicants will be notified via SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospective students must ensure that the course they are applying for is offered at the campus to which they apply as well as make sure that all required documents are attached before submitting applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For course information or assistance regarding your application, contact any of the following:<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-3173286277\"><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-1145344385\"><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>Caledon Campus Recruiter: Terecia Stewart on 028 212 3270 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:terecias@bolandcollege.com\">terecias@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><li>Paarl Campus Recruiter: Laura-Lee Erenstzen on 021 741 3095 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:laura-leee@bolandcollege.com\">laura-leee@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><li>Stellenbosch Campus: Sipho Mfazwe on 021 887 3027 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sipho-esihlem@bolandcollege.com\">sipho-esihlem@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><li>Strand Campus \u2013 Monica Yanta on 021 853 7611 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:monicay@bolandcollege.com\">monicay@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><li>Worcester Campus \u2013 Elmarie Long on 023 348 6920 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:elmariel@bolandcollege.com\">elmariel@bolandcollege.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-3884295006\"><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>Boland College has opened its 2026 online application portal for interested applicants to apply. In order to apply, you need to download the application form here:\u00a0http:\/\/www.bolandcollege.com\/study-here\/apply-now\/. DOWNLOAD Academic&nbsp;Application Form (English) DOWNLOAD Academic&nbsp;Application Form (Afrikaans) Step 1 Download the application form here:&nbsp;http:\/\/www.bolandcollege.com\/study-here\/apply-now\/ Step 2 Complete the application form, with all necessary documents. 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