{"id":11273,"date":"2024-03-01T04:24:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T04:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50application.com\/?p=11273"},"modified":"2024-03-01T04:24:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T04:24:56","slug":"wits-foreign-school-leaving-qualification-admission-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wits-foreign-school-leaving-qualification-admission-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Wits Foreign School-Leaving Qualification Admission Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Wits Foreign School-Leaving Qualification Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<article class=\"textual-article content-block\">\n<h1>International Students<\/h1>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2181584083\"><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>The University is a popular destination for international students. Our growing international student population provides the perfect mix of academic excellence and cultural diversity. If you intend studying at Wits, you will need to meet certain admission requirements and be in possession of a certificate of exemption, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/internationalstudents\/immigration-information\/\">study visa<\/a>, South African based medical aid cover and that you have a good command of the English language.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"textual-article\">\n<h2>Applying to Wits<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"accordion body-accordion\" data-accordion=\"body-accordion\">\n<dd class=\"accordion-navigation  active\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/undergraduate\/entry-requirements\/international-students\/#accordion-63832\">Matriculation exemption<i class=\"fa fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-63832\" class=\"content  active\"><a id=\"d.en.63832\"><\/a>All International students with non-South African qualifications require a certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission into <strong>undergraduate studies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Application forms for Matriculation Exemption should be sent to:<br \/>\n<strong>Student Enrolment Centre, Private Bag 4, WITS, 2050<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:studysa.international@wits.ac.za\">studysa.international@wits.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Including the following supporting documentation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form M30E (this form is included in the application package for study at Wits)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Correctly Certified<\/strong> copies of your educational qualifications certified by a South African High Commission, Consulate, Trade Mission or a Public Notary in your home country<\/li>\n<li><strong>A correctly certified<\/strong> copy of your passport or birth certificate certified by a South African High Commission, Consulate, Trade Mission or a Public Notary in your home country<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exemption fee<\/strong> included in the non-refundable application fee charged to international applicants. This fee is applicable to all international applicants whether schooling in South Africa or not.<\/li>\n<li>Sworn English translations of documents are required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Statements of results and high school transcripts are not accepted by the Matriculation Board<\/li>\n<li>Certification by police or any ordinary Commissioner of Oaths is not accepted by the Matriculation Board.<\/li>\n<li>Faxed and scanned copies are NOT acceptable<\/li>\n<li>Students are advised to send <strong>two<\/strong> sets of certified copies of documents, one for application for Matriculation Exemption and one for application to programme (degree) studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional information on Matriculation Exemptions see the Matriculation Board website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hesa-enrol.ac.za\/exemption-process\">http:\/\/www.hesa-enrol.ac.za\/exemption-process<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dd class=\"accordion-navigation  active\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/undergraduate\/entry-requirements\/international-students\/#accordion-63884\">Medical Aid<i class=\"fa fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-63884\" class=\"content  active\"><a id=\"d.en.63884\"><\/a>In terms of the <em>Immigration Act No. 13 of 2002 as Amended and its Regulations<\/em> any prospective student to the Republic of South Africa, must provide proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms of the <em>Medical Schemes Act, 1998 Act 131 of 1998.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Although you might be able to secure a study visa with other types of medical products, be they South African or otherwise, the University of the Witwatersrand only accepts South African Medical <em><strong>Aid<\/strong><\/em> products.<\/p>\n<p>To comply with the regulations, the University requires a membership certificate as proof of full Medical <em><strong>Aid <\/strong><\/em>cover with a <em><strong>South African<\/strong><\/em> based medical aid scheme for the full calendar year, until 31 December of that year.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid unnecessary complications, please make the necessary financial arrangements with the medical aid provider <em><strong>prior<\/strong><\/em> to your entry into South Africa. Should you rely on sponsorship, please <em><strong>ensure<\/strong><\/em> that you advise your sponsor of this requirement as soon as you get sponsorship or acceptance. The required medical aid cover fee must be paid directly to the Medical Aid Company, separate to that of the tuition fees.<\/p>\n<p>Students will <em><strong>not<\/strong><\/em> receive a Clearance Certificate unless they can show a membership certificate as proof of a valid and comprehensive medical aid cover for the duration of the academic year (until 31 December), without a Clearance Certificate they cannot register at the Institution.<\/p>\n<p>Students who are members or dependents on a <strong>South African<\/strong> based\u00a0<strong>parent\/guardian\/spousal\/work medical aid<\/strong> are required to present a recent membership certificate for the annual registration. The membership certificate must reflect active membership for the current year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Aids with Weekly Consulting Hours at Wits Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CompCare Wellness Medical Scheme<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentplan.co.za\/\">http:\/\/www.studentplan.co.za<\/a><br \/>\n0860 112 4636<\/li>\n<li>Discovery Health Medical Scheme<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.360students.co.za\/\">http:\/\/www.360students.co.za<\/a><br \/>\n0860 99 88 77 \/ +27 (0)11 529 6496<\/li>\n<li>Momentum Health<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ingwehealth.co.za\/\">http:\/\/www.ingwehealth.co.za<\/a><br \/>\n0860 10 24 39 \/ +27 (0)12 671 8511<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The above products have guaranteed that cancellation of coverage will not be refunded without written communication from the International Students Office confirming the student&#8217;s deregistration\/completion status.<\/p>\n<p>Factors to take into consideration when comparing and selecting medical cover options and benefits offered for your specific needs.\u00a0 Compare the benefits as summarised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/media\/migration\/files\/cs-38933-fix\/migrated-pdf\/pdfs-9\/2015%20Medical%20Aid%20Cover%20Guide.pdf\">2015 Medical Aid Cover Guide.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to use other SA Medical Aid Products you will have to ensure the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The certificate\/letter confirming membership must be for the current year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For more details about all Medical Aid providers in South Africa, contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SA Medical Scheme<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.medicalschemes.com\/\">http:\/\/www.medicalschemes.com<\/a><br \/>\n0861 123 267 \/ +27 12 431 0500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dd class=\"accordion-navigation  active\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/undergraduate\/entry-requirements\/international-students\/#accordion-63914\">English language proficiency<i class=\"fa fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-63914\" class=\"content  active\"><a id=\"d.en.63914\"><\/a>Wits, as an English-medium university requires that its students are proficient in English before they are accepted. An applicant, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level, must have attained a certain level of proficiency in English, namely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A pass in an examination equivalent to English at the Higher Grade (First or Second Language) at the South African matriculation level (or, for certain immigrants only, English at the Standard Grade [First Language] plus an A-level pass in the immigrant s home language);<\/li>\n<li>A pass in English Language at the GCSE\/GCE\/IGSCE Ordinary level (or equivalent examination);<\/li>\n<li>A pass in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a score of at least 7.0. Information, including application forms and dates when tests are held, may be obtained from:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.witslanguageschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wits Language School<\/a>\u00a0(WLS)\u00a0offers English training to students who wish to improve their language skills. WLS offers non-academic courses for adult learners. It offers public classes, corporate training and private tuition. WLS takes pride in its excellent services, high quality training programmes that have sound research and academic framework and the quality of its training personnel.<\/p>\n<p>English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Courses are designed for foreign and second language speakers and consist of six levels from pre- beginners to advanced level. An assessment test determines at which level students would start the course.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wits Language School<br \/>\n<\/strong>Contact details:<br \/>\nWits Language School<br \/>\nPrivate Bag X3, Wits, 2050<br \/>\nTel: +27 11 717-4208<br \/>\nFax: +27 11 717-4219<br \/>\nE-mail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wls.languages@wits.ac.za\">wls@wits.ac.za<br \/>\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.witslanguageschool.com\/\">http:\/\/www.witslanguageschool.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>British Council at the British Embassy or Consulate\u00a0in your country or British Council in Johannesburg<br \/>\n<strong>British Council in Johannesburg<br \/>\n<\/strong>275 Jan Smuts Avenue, Dunkeld Corner, Dunkeld West<br \/>\nTel: +27 11 560 9300<br \/>\nFax: +27 11 560 9301<br \/>\nE-mail: <a href=\"mailto:ssa.enquiries@britishcouncil.org\">ssa.enquiries@britishcouncil.org<\/a>&amp;nbsp<br \/>\n<strong>The University prefers the applicant to take the IELTS, however consideration will be given should an applicant have a pass in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language ) which is equivalent to the IELTS 7.0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dd class=\"accordion-navigation  active\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/undergraduate\/entry-requirements\/international-students\/#accordion-74849\">Foreign Qualification Entry Requirements<i class=\"fa fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-74849\" class=\"content  active\"><a id=\"d.en.74849\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Qualifcation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Commerce and Law<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Engineering and the Built Environment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Humanities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Health Sciences<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Science<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Ordinary level <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(O-level)<\/strong> <strong>International General Certificate Secondary Education (IGCSE)<\/strong> <strong>(for mature age exemption only)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">(Commerce &#8211; not eligible)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Not eligible<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Pass in English Language(at least Grade C)\u00a0plus selection test. (Excluding BA Law &amp; Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Therapy).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Not eligible<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Not eligible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Advanced level<br \/>\n(A-level)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">BAccSc, BEconSc = Maths Grade A, B.<\/p>\n<p>BCom = Maths Grade A, B or C.<\/p>\n<p>Law = Pass in English and Maths.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Engineering = Maths &amp; Physics Grade A, B &amp; C.<\/p>\n<p>Chemical Eng &amp; Metallurgy also require Chemistry Grade A, B, C.<\/p>\n<p>All Built Environ = Pass in Maths.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Pass in English Language O\/A level\u00a0(at least Grade C).<\/p>\n<p>(BA Law &amp; Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Therapy including pass in Maths).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">O-level English as well as three A-level subjects.<\/p>\n<p>Dental Science: Maths, Biology, Physics and Chemistry- Grade A, B &amp; C.<\/p>\n<p>All other: Maths and a choice of two from Biology, Physics or Chemistry Grade A,B &amp; C.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Maths and Physics (as per degree requirements)<\/p>\n<p>Grade A, B or C.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Advanced Subsidiary (AS-level)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">BAccSc &amp; BEconSc = Maths Grade A<\/p>\n<p>BCom = Maths Grade A or B<br \/>\nLaw = Pass in English and Maths.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Physics, Maths Grade A, B or C.<\/p>\n<p>Built Environment = Pass in English &amp; Maths.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Pass in English Language\u00a0(at least Grade C).<\/p>\n<p>(BA Law &amp; Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Therapy including pass in Maths).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">O-level English as well as four AS-level subjects.<\/p>\n<p>Dental Science: Maths, Biology, Physics and Chemistry &#8211; Grade A &amp; B.<\/p>\n<p>All other: Maths and a choice of two from Biology, Physics or Chemistry Grade A &amp; B.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Maths and Physics (as per degree requirements)<\/p>\n<p>Grade A, B or C.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>International<br \/>\nBaccalaureate<br \/>\n(IB Diploma)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">BCom = Maths (HL, SL &amp; Maths Method)<br \/>\nGrade 4-7.<\/p>\n<p>BAccSc = Maths (HL, SL &amp; Maths Method)<br \/>\nGrade 5-7.<\/p>\n<p>BEconSc = Maths (HL, SL &amp; Maths Method)<br \/>\nGrade 6-7.<\/p>\n<p>Law = Pass in English and Maths.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Engineering = Maths (HL, SL &amp; Maths Method), English &amp; Physics 5-7 (SL) 4-7 (HL).<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-783263238\"><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-3246659236\"><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<p>Built Environment = Maths (HL, SL &amp; Maths Method &amp; English).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Pass in English Language\u00a0(at least Grade C).<\/p>\n<p>BA Law &amp; Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Therapy including pass in Maths (HL,SL or Maths Method).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Dental Science: English, Maths, Biology, Physics and Chemistry &#8211; Grade 5-7 (SL) and Grade 4-7 (HL).<\/p>\n<p>All other: English, Maths, Biology, Physics or Chemistry &#8211; Grade 5-7 (SL) and Grade 4-7 (HL).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Maths and Physics (as per degree requirements) HL, SL &amp; Maths Method<br \/>\nGrade 4-7.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Higher<br \/>\nInternational<br \/>\nGeneral Certificate of Secondary<br \/>\nEducation (HIGCSE)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">BCom = Maths Grade 1-3.<\/p>\n<p>BAccSc &amp; BEconSc Maths<br \/>\nGrade 1-2.<\/p>\n<p>Law = Pass in English and Maths.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Engineering = Maths &amp; Physics.<\/p>\n<p>Built Environment = English &amp; Maths.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Pass in English Language\u00a0(at least Grade C).<\/p>\n<p>(BA Law &amp; Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Therapy including pass in Maths).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Dental Science: English, Maths, Biology, Physics and Chemistry-Grade 1-3.<\/p>\n<p>All other: English, Maths and Biology, Physics or Chemistry &#8211; Grade 1-3.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Maths and Physics (as per degree requirements)<br \/>\nGrade 1-3.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Other foreign qualifications\u00a0are considered according to faculty requirements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/article>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-992079542\"><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>Wits Foreign School-Leaving Qualification Admission Requirements International Students The University is a popular destination for international students. 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