{"id":5774,"date":"2020-09-09T17:30:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T17:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=5774"},"modified":"2020-09-09T17:30:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T17:30:02","slug":"wits-university-courses-and-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wits-university-courses-and-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"NSFAS Tuituin Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-672399042\"><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>Click on the undergraduate and postgraduate links&nbsp;to find the&nbsp;<strong><em>approximate tuition fees<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;for South African applicants for the first year of study in 2026, or use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/self-service.wits.ac.za\/psp\/csprod\/UW_SELF_SERVICE\/HRMS\/?&amp;cmd=login&amp;languageCd=ENG&amp;\">fees estimator.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note<\/strong>&nbsp;that tuition fees are payable for each course for which a student is registered. Charges ancillary to tuition fees, such as charges for course notes or for excursion costs are not included in the&nbsp;amounts listed.&nbsp;Club memberships fees are also not listed. These additional amounts will be reflected on the student&#8217;s fee account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Costs:&nbsp;<\/strong>Students&nbsp;also need to budget for books, stationery and travelling costs, as well as pocket money and sundry expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/study-at-wits\/fees-and-funding\/fees-office\/undergraduate-fees\/\">Undergraduate tuition fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/study-at-wits\/fees-and-funding\/fees-office\/postgraduate-fees\/\">Postgraduate&nbsp;tuition fees<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/internationalstudents\/financial-information\/\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;for more information on international student fees or telephone +27 (11) 717-1054 or e-mail&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:studysa.international@wits.ac.za\">studysa.international@wits.ac.za<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us on Tel: 27 (11) 717 1888 or&nbsp;Fax<strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;27 (11) 717 4918<br>or&nbsp;Email<strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:FeesOffice.Finance@wits.ac.za\">FeesOffice.Finance@wits.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First&nbsp;fee payment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>New and returning South African residents, SA permanent residence permit holders and refugee permit holders, are required to make&nbsp;a first payment of R9340&nbsp;on their fees account&nbsp;<strong>prior<\/strong>&nbsp;to registration at the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is the payment refundable?<br><\/strong>The first fee payment is not refundable if you subsequently cancel your registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is everyone&nbsp;required to&nbsp;make the first payment?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>The following students&nbsp;<em>do not<\/em>&nbsp;have to pay the first&nbsp;fee payment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. NSFAS STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please ensure you&nbsp;have received confirmation from NSFAS&nbsp;that you have been awarded NSFAS funding, or check at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">www.nsfas.org.za<\/a>&nbsp;to confirm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. WITS SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been awarded a scholarship, you do not have to pay the first fee&nbsp;payment. The University Entrance Scholarships are awarded on the basis of NSC matric results to current matric applicants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. EXTERNAL BURSARY HOLDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are being funded by a donor or external bursary please ensure that you have contacted the&nbsp;Financial Aid and Scholarships Office&nbsp;to make sure&nbsp;that your donor has made arrangements to pay your fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students also have the option to&nbsp;<strong>postpone the first fee<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>payment<\/strong>&nbsp;by logging into the Self-Service portal and clicking on the &#8220;First Fee Payment&#8221; tab. After completion of the necessary information the first fee payment will be waived and the student may proceed with on-line registration. Please note, 100% of the&nbsp;<strong>total tuition<\/strong>&nbsp;fee must be paid on or before the last working day in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessing your fee account and full payment of fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have registered, a fees account is generated on self-service&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/self-service.wits.ac.za\/\">https:\/\/self-service.wits.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University may alter the payment schedules in keeping with normal accounting practices. Applicants should know, however, that at present fees are due as follows&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>100% of the&nbsp;<strong>total tuition<\/strong>&nbsp;fee must be paid on or before the last working day in March.<\/li><li>Provision is made for the monthly payment of fees &#8211; interest is charged on the balance owing.<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/internationalstudents\/financial-information\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International students<\/a>&nbsp;who are offered a place must pay 75% of their fees in full before registration, and the remaining 25% by no later than the 31st of March 2026.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By any of the following methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Standard Bank account number<\/strong>: 002891697; Branch code: Braamfontein 004805; Account name: Wits Student Fees; Ref: Student number.&nbsp;Email proof of payment to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:feesoffice.finance@wits.ac.za\">feesoffice.finance@wits.ac.za<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>You may pay at Wits<\/strong>&nbsp;at the Cashier\u2019s Office on the main Wits campus,&nbsp;weekdays between 08:15 and 15:30. Wits cashiers will accept cash or credit card payments.<\/li><li>The University of the Witwatersrand regrets to inform all its applicants&nbsp;that the University will no longer be able to accept cheque payments. This is due to the non-acceptance of these cheques by the South African Banks, due to the high incidence of fraud<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/media\/wits-university\/study\/fees-and-funding\/documents\/End%20to%20End%20Process%20on%20How%20to%20Pay%20Wits.pdf\">Download more information here<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us on Tel: 27 (11) 717 1888 or&nbsp;Fax<strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;27 (11) 717 4918<br>or&nbsp;Email<strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:FeesOffice.Finance@wits.ac.za\">FeesOffice.Finance@wits.ac.za<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-3098538038\"><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-2107150529\"><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<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-2635793673\"><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>Click on the undergraduate and postgraduate links&nbsp;to find the&nbsp;approximate tuition fees&nbsp;for South African applicants for the first year of study in 2026, or use the&nbsp;fees estimator. Please note&nbsp;that tuition fees are payable for each course for which a student is registered. 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