{"id":59582,"date":"2024-03-06T03:59:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T03:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50application.com\/?p=12101"},"modified":"2024-03-06T03:59:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T03:59:41","slug":"university-fort-hare-tuition-fee-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/university-fort-hare-tuition-fee-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Fort Hare Tuition Fee 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>University of Fort Hare Tuition Fee 2026<\/h2>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2497694842\"><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>APPLICATION FEES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TUITION:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nNon-refundable fee of R120-00 on or before 31st October.<br \/>\nLate Applications not accepted.<br \/>\nAcceptance of accommodation of R1000-00 before 31st December<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>RESIDENCE:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nNon-Refundable fee of R120-00 on or\u00a0 before 31st October.<br \/>\nNon-Refundable fee of R250-00 LATE APPLICATION: 01 NOVEMBER &#8211; 31st DECEMBER<br \/>\nAcceptance of accommodation of R1000-00 before 31st December<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BANKING DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bank:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Standard Bank<br \/>\nBranch:Alice<br \/>\nBranch Code:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 05 01 19<br \/>\nAccount Name:University of Fort Hare<br \/>\nAccount Number:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 28 210 1357<br \/>\nReference:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applicant\u2019s full name<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AVERAGE COST OF STUDYING AT FORT HARE -2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to enable current and prospective students wishing to study at the University of Fort Hare in 2016, the following details are provided as a guide to determine the cost of study.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Non Refundable Application Fee \u2013 Tuition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before the 31st October 2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>R 120<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Non Refundable Application Fee \u2013 Residence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before the 31st October 2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>R 120<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>after 1st November 2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>R 300<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"54\"><strong>2.3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"424\"><strong>Acceptance of accommodation payable before the 31st December 2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"96\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>R1 000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"54\"><strong>2.4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"424\"><strong>Minimum Initial Payment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before any student is permitted to register at the University, the University requires such a student to make a Minimum Initial Payment (MIP) towards<\/p>\n<p>Tuition <strong>\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..R3 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Foreign Levy: Non SADC.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;R3500 Foreign Levy: SADC.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..R1500<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Settlement of outstanding accounts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The balance owing after the payment of the minimal initial payment (MIP) must be settled as follows:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40\">i.<\/td>\n<td width=\"396\">By the end of the first quarter (lectures end)<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><strong>30%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40\">ii.<\/td>\n<td width=\"396\">By the end of the second quarter (lectures end)<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><strong>60%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40\">iii.<\/td>\n<td width=\"396\">By the end of the third quarter (lectures end)<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\"><strong>100%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2.6\u00a0\u00a0 Average Cost of study \u2013 Alice Campus (cost excludes application fees, handouts, books and foreign levy.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\"><strong>Service<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>Faculty of Agriculture and Science<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\"><strong>Faculties of Social Science &amp; Humanities, Management &amp; Commerce, Law<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&amp; Education<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"153\"><strong>Honours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">Tuition<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">26 236 \u2013 41 831<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">26 553 \u2013 44 374<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">18 620<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">Residence<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">14 500-\u00a0 25 000<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">14 500 \u2013 25 000<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">14 500- 25 000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">Meals<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">15 000<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">15 000<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">15 000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">Registration fees<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">2 630<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">2 630<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">2 630<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>58 366 \u2013 84 461<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\"><strong>58 683 \u2013 87 004<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"153\"><strong>50 750 \u2013 61 250<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.7\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Average Cost of Study \u2013 East London Campus (cost excludes application fees handouts, books and foreign levy.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\"><strong>Service<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>Faculty of Science and Technology<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\"><strong>Faculties of Social Science &amp; Humanities, Management &amp; Commerce, Law<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&amp; Education<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"153\"><strong>Honours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">Tuition<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">26 236 \u2013 41 831<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">26 553 \u2013 44 374<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">18 620<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">Residence<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">21 054 \u2013 37 500<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">21 054 \u2013 37 500<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">21 054 \u2013 37 500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">Meals<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">15 000<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">15 000<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">15 000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">Registration fees<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">2 630<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\">2 630<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">2 630<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>64 920 \u2013 96 961<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"165\"><strong>65 237 \u2013 99 504<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"153\"><strong>57 304 \u2013 73 750<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.8\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Average Postgraduate fees for all campuses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Postgraduate diplomas\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<strong>R27 143<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Honours\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<strong>R18 620<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Masters\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<strong>R 18 620<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PhD\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<strong>R 15 015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Masters of Public Administration&#8230;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<strong>R27 060<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Meals are provided by a private company on cash basis. Students should provide about R5 000 for books.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Discounts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Early Settlement Discounts<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The following discounts are applicable for all students:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Settlement of 100% of all fees during registration \u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<strong>10%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Settlement of 75% of all fees during registration \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<strong>5%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Second Child Discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A discount is granted on tuition fees only for every additional child registered at the University.<\/p>\n<p>Discount for every additional child registered \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<strong>10%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Academic Performance Discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to attract, reward and retain top performing students the University offers following discounts on tuition to such students:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3.1. New undergraduates<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(a) 34 to 38 Merit points\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026.<strong>R 3 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(b) 39 to 42 Merit points\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<strong>R 4 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(c) 43 to 47 Merit points\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;..<strong>R 5 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(d) 48 to 100 Swedish points\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<strong>Full tuition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"135\"><strong>Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>Standard Grade<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"135\">8<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">90% +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"135\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">80% to 89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"135\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">70% to 79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"135\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">60% to 69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"135\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">50% to 59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"135\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">40% to 49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"135\">0<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">30% to 39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Returning undergraduates<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NB: Please note that the current rule is currently under review and a special addendum will be published as soon as this rule has been reviewed and approved by the Rules Committee and Senate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Methods of Payment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Direct deposits\/internet payments<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Direct deposits\/internet payments can be made into the University\u2019s bank account at Standard Bank, Alice or East London, Branch Code 050119, Account Number: 282101357 or at First National Bank, Oxford Street East London, Branch Code 210121; Account Number.62150992016. The student number must be used as the reference when using this method of payment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Debit and credit card payments<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Debit and credit card payments for student fees are accepted and payments can be made via the Cashiers office by the card holder.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>iii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Debit Orders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Debit order payments are no longer accepted by the University. Students\/Parents may however implement a Stop Order with their respective banks and submit a copy of the stop order to the Student Account\u2019s office on or before the 15th of January. This however will not exempt the student from paying the Minimum Initial Payment for registration. The last payment on your stop order should be set for the 31st October.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Edu-Loan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edu-Loan is a study loan that is repayable over a maximum period of 10 months. For further information contact Andisa Magqabi at 043 704 7225 or e-mail her at <a href=\"mailto:andisam@eduloan.co.za\">andisam@eduloan.co.za.<\/a> Fax: 086 630 4347.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> FINANCIAL AID &amp; BURSARIES<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The University currently offers financial aid to South African citizens who are financially needy and who show academic potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Students are required to apply annually for financial aid and any aid granted is granted for one academic year only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Funding for such financial aid is made through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and hence the size of any award is determined according to the NSFAS means test.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The closing date for application for financial aid is the <strong>31<\/strong><strong>st <\/strong><strong>August 2016 <\/strong>for Senior Students and <strong>30 September 2016 <\/strong>in respect of returning students.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>First Year Student will only be given an application form for Financial Assistance upon providing the Financial Aid Office with a letter from the University indicating that the student has been either accepted or provisionally accepted for the 2015 academic year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The value of the NSFAS award will only be credited to the student\u2019s fee account in the third term, once all bursaries have been awarded and paid into the student\u2019s account. This is to ensure that the loans granted are as low as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Students receiving NSFAS loans will be required to complete an application form and a loan agreement before any payment will be effected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The allocation received from NSFAS is limited and hence the Financial Aid Committee of the University, who makes financial aid awards, must ensure that as many students are supported as possible while at the same time taking into account financial need. Students are therefore advised that registering on the basis of receiving a full loan from NSFAS should not be considered and that a family contribution as determined by the Means Test may be required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>It is also important to note that there are various different kinds of funding made available each year through NSFAS. Below are just a few categories that are made available each year:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00d8 <strong>NSFAS Department of Education General Loan Funding<\/strong>: This categories covers any undergraduate degree or diploma that is offered by the University<\/li>\n<li>\u00d8 <strong>NSFAS Department of Education Teacher (Ring fenced) Loan Funding<\/strong>: This category only cover student who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Education or a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.<\/li>\n<li>\u00d8 <strong>NSFAS Department of Education Disability Bursary<\/strong>: Covers students who \u00a0are disabled. Please note that this category covers various disabilities and you are therefore encouraged to contact the Financial Aid and Bursaries Department for \u00a0further information pertaining to this category<\/li>\n<li>\u00d8 <strong>NSFAS Natskills for Scarce Skills<\/strong>: This category funds student who wish to study a degree in the following fields of study: a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in either Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in either \u00a0Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics or Geographical Information Systems or Bachelor of Agriculture.<\/li>\n<li>\u00d8 <strong>NSFAS Natskills for Initial Teacher Funding<\/strong>: category only cover student who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Education or a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.<\/li>\n<li>\u00d8 <strong>NSFAS EC Premiers Loan Fund: <\/strong>These category funds students who wish to study a degree in the following fields of study: a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics or Geographical Information Systems or Bachelor of Agriculture.<\/li>\n<li>\u00d8 <strong>NSFAS Funza Lushaka Bursary: <\/strong>category only cover student who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Education or a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. For more information on this bursary please visit the following website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.funzalushaka.gov.za\/\">www.funzalushaka.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00d8 <strong>NSFAS National Department of Social Development<\/strong>: this category only cover student who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Social Work. In order for you to qualify for this bursary you need to apply at your nearest Provincial Department of Social Development.<\/li>\n<li>\u00d8 <strong>NSFAS Final Year Donor Funding<\/strong>: this category only covers students who are in their Final Year of Study of their Degree or Diploma as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Please note that you may only receive this award for one full academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The above are just a few examples of the different kinds of funding that are on offer at the University of Fort Hare. For further information pertaining to \u00a0Financial Assistance and Bursaries, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid and Bursaries Department at the University of Fort Hare.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-3318224060\"><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-1846839653\"><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-4107918381\"><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>University of Fort Hare Tuition Fee 2026 APPLICATION FEES &nbsp; TUITION:\u00a0 Non-refundable fee of R120-00 on or before 31st October. Late Applications not accepted. Acceptance of accommodation of R1000-00 before 31st December &nbsp; RESIDENCE:\u00a0\u00a0 Non-Refundable fee of R120-00 on or\u00a0 before 31st October. 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