{"id":6056,"date":"2020-10-13T09:29:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T09:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=6056"},"modified":"2020-10-13T09:29:07","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T09:29:07","slug":"nwu-bursaries-and-loans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/nwu-bursaries-and-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"NWU Bursaries and Loans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-611675972\"><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>Complete and submit the application forms for the relevant bursaries and loans available for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/financial-support-services\/bursaries-undergraduate-studies\"><strong>UNDERGRADUATE<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete and submit the application forms for the relevant bursaries and loans available for\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/financial-support-services\/nwu-postgraduate-bursary-scheme\">POSTGRADUATE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ALSE Teaching bursary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kitso Ya Boleng is a non-profit company and is proudly supported by the Boleng Trust. The Trust is an Assore Limited (mining holding company principally engaged in ventures involving base minerals and metals) initiative that was established for the benefit of Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSAs) and broad-based HDSA community groupings residing in the areas in which the Assore group\u2019s mines and beneficiation plants are located. Kindly&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/sites\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/files\/files\/bursaries-loans\/ALSE%20Teaching%20Bursary%202621.pdf\">find out more&nbsp;<\/a>on the programme and then&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/sites\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/files\/files\/bursaries-loans\/ALSE%20Programme_Bursary%20Application%20Form.pdf\">click here&nbsp;<\/a>to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurture your greatness with the Old Mutual Education Trust<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Old Mutual Education Trust scholarships provide funding to study on a full-time, part-time or distance-learning basis for a first-time undergraduate Degree\/BTech\/Diploma at an accredited Higher Education Institution in South Africa. The Trust is directed at&nbsp;<strong>empowering the members and dependents of Old Mutual&#8217;s business partners &#8211; the trade unions<\/strong><sup>*<\/sup>&nbsp;&#8211; which represent some of the most disadvantaged persons in South Africa,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/oldmutual.devman.co.za\/Devman\/web\/bursary\/\"><strong>find out more.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating trade unions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DENOSA<br>NATU<br>NEHAWU<br>NUM<br>PEU<br>POPCRU<br>SACCAWU<br>SACWU<br>SADTU and&nbsp;<br>SASBO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investec (CSI Bursary) bursary applications now open<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Investec, offers full cost bursaries to students who aim to study full time towards an undergraduate degree in&nbsp;Commerce, Business Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a Commercial LLB.&nbsp;These degrees represent fields of study that are relevant to the financial services sector.&nbsp; To find out more about how to apply and the selection criteria,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studytrust.org.za\/investec-bursary-programme\/\">click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing date: 30 September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, contact&nbsp;StudyTrust Bursary Applications &amp; Enquiries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(011) 403-1632 \/ (011) 482-1501<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026&nbsp;Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) bursary applications now open<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mqa.org.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)<\/a>&nbsp;is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the Mining and Minerals Sector in terms of the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MQA would like to invite learners who intend on studying towards a career within the Mining and Minerals Sector, to apply for an MQA bursary. The MQA Bursary Scheme is open to qualifying learners who are currently in Grade 12 and who intend to study during 2026 or current students who are already studying towards a certificate, diploma, degree at a public university, university of technology or a TVET College.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/sites\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/files\/files\/bursaries-loans\/Advert%20for%202621%20Unemployed%20Bursary%20Applications.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and then&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/sites\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/files\/files\/bursaries-loans\/2026%20Unemployed%20Bursary%20Application%20Form_Final%2017%20September%202620.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here to apply<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing date: Wednesday, 18 October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DSI CSIR Inter-bursary Support Programme (IBS)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call for Postgraduate Bursary Applications<\/strong><strong>Call for 2026<\/strong>The CSIR and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) are pleased to announce the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/sites\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/files\/files\/DSI%20CSIR%20Bursary%20Call%202621%284%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DSI CSIR Inter-bursary Support Programme (IBS) call for applications<\/strong><\/a>.Opening Date:&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday, 23 September, 2026<\/strong>Closing Date:<strong>&nbsp;Friday, 23 October, 2026<\/strong><strong>Late applications will not be considered.<\/strong>The IBS postgraduate bursary support is intended for students approved for- or registered for&nbsp;<strong>full time<\/strong>&nbsp;studies for&nbsp;<strong>Honours\/ 4th year Engineering\/BTech\/Advanced Diploma, Masters or PhD degrees&nbsp;<\/strong>at any South African public university.&nbsp;<strong>The focus areas for the bursary support are restricted to the following research areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aerospace<\/li><li>Composites<\/li><li>Modelling and Digital Sciences<\/li><li>Microsystems Technology<\/li><li>Titanium (Manufacturing Elements)<\/li><li>Photonics<\/li><li>Biotechnology:<ul><li>Biopharming<\/li><li>Bioprocessing<\/li><li>Biocatalysis<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Information and Communications Technology<\/li><li>Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)<\/li><li>Health<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/sites\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/files\/files\/2026%20DSI%20CSIR%20InterBursary%20-%20Eligibility%20Guidelines_%20Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here for more information<\/strong>.<\/a>Please complete the online application form (see links below) and submit all the required supporting documents as per information provided in the call documents by email to:<a>HCD-INTERBURSARY@csir.co.za<\/a>For&nbsp;<strong>Honours, 4<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;year Engineering, BTech and Advanced Diploma applications<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1cXTL7Ld006YA_iWdZKN9IDuhgGUPStFj6YMQfUDMgxUNU5FTFhKNkxDOFZDVFZEWDhSVTdDUVlJMS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;please click here<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to complete an online application form.For&nbsp;<strong>Masters and Doctoral applications<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1cXTL7Ld006YA_iWdZKN9IDuhgGUPStFj6YMQfUDMgxUQkNBUFpBNjNIMlpRME01Wk5EWVlRMFdTMi4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please click here<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to complete an online application form.&nbsp;<strong>Should you have any queries with regards to the call requirements or application procedure, please contact:<\/strong><strong>Mr Justice Komane<\/strong>Tel: 012&nbsp;841 3304Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:HCD-INTERBURSARY@csir.co.za\">HCD-INTERBURSARY@csir.co.za<\/a>Or<strong>Ms Katlego Ramonyai<\/strong>Tel: 012&nbsp;842 7519Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:HCD-INTERBURSARY@csir.co.za\">HCD-INTERBURSARY@csir.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine ( Pty ) Ltd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BURSARIES FOR 2026 Academic Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Purpose<\/strong><br>Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (Pty) Ltd (SBPM) seeks to award bursaries to full-time high performing and financially needy students who are accepted or registered at accredited Universities and other tertiary institutions in selected disciplines as pre-determined by the Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/sites\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/files\/files\/bursaries-loans\/SBPM%20Bursary%20Application%20Form%202620.pdf\">Please find the application form here.<\/a><strong>elcetion Criteria<\/strong><strong>Bursary recipient selection will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bursary recipient selection will focus on:<\/li><li>High performing full-time undergraduate first, second and third year students, with the exception of final year students.<\/li><li>Excellent academic track record of a minimum 60% average in academic results in matric, first, second or third year results of 2026 academic year.<\/li><li>Strictly students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds will receive priority attention.<\/li><li>Strictly students who come from SBPM surrounding villages of Moses Kotane and Thabazimbi District Municipalities in the North West and Limpopo Provinces, respectively.<\/li><li>Strictly South African citizens.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fields of study and number of bursaries for 2026 Academic Year:<br>The priority study fields identified for bursary allocation are the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 x Mining Engineering<\/li><li>1 x Rock Engineering (Geophysics or Geoscience)<\/li><li>1 x Metallurgical Engineering<\/li><li>1 x Geology<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bursary wil cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Full accommodation<\/li><li>Full registration and Tuition<\/li><li>Text book allocation<\/li><li>Monthly allowance<\/li><li>Learning Material and Equipment as prescribed by the learning institution<\/li><li>Relevant workplace exposure through structured Vacation Work at SBPM<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documents to be submitted:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Completed Application Form<\/li><li>Proof of registration<\/li><li>Copy of ID<\/li><li>Academic Record<\/li><li>Proof of Home Address<\/li><li>Proof of Household Income<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 23 October 2026<\/strong><br>Please submit via email to:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:motaungt@xsbconsulting.co.za\">motaungt@xsbconsulting.co.za<\/a>&nbsp;for the attention of Mr. Thabang Motaung<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xsbconsulting.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.xsbconsulting.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EWSETA Bursary application<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications are for 2026 academic year.&nbsp; Closing date is&nbsp;<strong>31<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;January 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/sites\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/files\/files\/bursaries-loans\/Bursary-Application-Form-updated%20August%202620.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please find the application form here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INSTRUCTIONS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Read carefully before completing, signing and submitting this form.<\/li><li>Ensure that Bursary form is completed in full.<\/li><li>Complete in Block Letters.<\/li><li>Ensure that the form is duly signed.<\/li><li>Application forms with incomplete information will not be considered.<\/li><li>Application form with incorrect information will lead to your application being disqualified.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EWSETA BURSARY COVERS THE FOLLOWING:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tuition fees \u2013 Statement of Account<\/li><li>Books and Stationery from approved university\/TVET College bookstores \u2013 Supported by university\/TVET textbooks and stationary list<\/li><li>Accommodation \u2013 accredited with University\/TVET College<\/li><li>Meals<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NB:<\/strong>&nbsp;Authentic supporting documents will be required to be submitted to EWSETA these are used as evidence of costs to facilitate payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CRITERIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applicants need to meet the following criteria in order to be considered for the bursary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Must be in possession of matriculation certificate or equivalent (first year university or TVET College students) and previous results\/academic records for second- and third-years students &nbsp;<\/li><li>Relevant qualification prerequisite for post graduate applicants<\/li><li>Preference will be given to South African citizens from previously disadvantaged communities (youth, black, women and people with disabilities)<\/li><li>Proof of household annual income.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualifications that will be considered are those qualifications that will be considered are those that respond and are aligned to the EWSETA Sector Skills Plan (SSP) with emphasis on the EWSETA strategic thrust ,chapter 3 on hard to fill lists plus the pivotal skills list which can be found on our website&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewseta.org.za\/\">www.ewseta.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A certified copy of a valid matriculation certificate or qualifications (mandatory to all relevant applicants)<\/li><li>A certified copy of identity document (mandatory)<\/li><li>If currently studying, full academic records must be attached (mandatory to all relevant applicants)<\/li><li>For first time applicants attach copy of proof of application and\/or provisional acceptance letter offer from university\/TVET College (The EWSETA notes that these may not be available at time of application, however it will be required as part of key application process)<\/li><li>Any other information and\/or documentation requested by EWSETA in support of the application<\/li><li>Closing date for all application is 25 September 2026.<\/li><li>Authentic supporting documents will be required to be submitted to EWSETA these are used validate applications<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submit application form by email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bursaries@ewseta.org.za\">bursaries@ewseta.org.za<\/a>&nbsp;or posted to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The EWSETA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P.O Box 1273<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houghton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2041<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OR HAND DELIVERED TO:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1675808575\"><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-2498428221\"><script 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TOWN7945&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>EWSETA NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL OFFICE<\/strong>REITZ STREET NORTH(ORBIT TVET COLLEGE \u2013 BRITS CAMPUS)BRITS0250&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EWSETA NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL OFFICE<\/strong>TALETSO TVET COLLEGELEAH MANGOPE HIGHWAY BETWEEN LEHURUTSHE FIRE STATION AND HOSPITALLERATO2880<\/td><td><strong>EWSETA FREE STATE\/Northen Cape PROVINCIAL OFFICE<\/strong>MOTHEO TVET CENTRAL OFFICEC\/O ST GEORGES AND ALIWAL STREETBLOEMFONTEIN9300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-3737562995\"><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>Complete and submit the application forms for the relevant bursaries and loans available for\u00a0UNDERGRADUATE\u00a0degrees. 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