{"id":8850,"date":"2024-02-09T14:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T14:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50application.com\/?p=8850"},"modified":"2024-02-09T14:28:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T14:28:00","slug":"baptist-theological-college-southern-africa-registration-update-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/baptist-theological-college-southern-africa-registration-update-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa Registration Update 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa Registration Update 2026<\/h2>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-89092739\"><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>Dear Student,<\/p>\n<p>We would like to wish you all the very best for 2026 and trust that God\u2019s hand would rest upon you as you pursue studies this year at a world-class African Seminary! Please read below carefully.<\/p>\n<p><b>STAFF<\/b><\/p>\n<p>At the close of 2016, we bid farewell to Tammy van der Walt, who joined the staff of a Curro School nearby. We\u2019re thankful to the Lord for her service and wish her well. In 2026, we would like to welcome Anel Engelbrecht and Michael du Toit onto our full-time admin staff. Anel will assist in Administration and Finance, and Michael will assist in Resources. May this year be a wonderful one for each of these new staff members.<\/p>\n<p><b>STUDENT\u00a0REGISTRATION (*Applies to Full-time Students only)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re doing registration a little differently this year and request that 3rd and 4th-year students read the Poster attached entitled, \u2018Online Registrations\u2019. However, if ANY 3rd or 4th-year student wants advice on their study progress, they should follow the time allocations by surname below. Kindly note that\u00a0only second year students will need to go through the formal subject-selection registration process as they select their major, which we will simplify in the following way:<\/p>\n<p>Registration for ALL second-year students opens at 8:30 am and we will register by surname:<\/p>\n<p>A- G: \u00a0 08:30\u00a0\u2013 10:00\u00a0AM<\/p>\n<p>H- M: 10:30\u00a0\u2013 12:00\u00a0PM<\/p>\n<p>N-S: \u00a0 \u00a012:00\u00a0\u2013 13:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>T-Z : \u00a0 \u00a013:00- 14:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>FIRST-YEAR PLACED students for the B.TH., B.Bib., H.Cert. &amp; H. Cert. Min. degrees\u00a0will be registered as PART OF ORIENTATION. <i>ANY other NEW\u00a0student going into 2-4 year must be registered according to the time allotment above.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>We trust that this will help simplify things and that your studies this year will be greatly beneficial.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><b>WEBSITE<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0Have you seen our newly updated website? On the top right are links for students to the Sharepoint Portal (assignment Submission and research) and a new addition of a Student Portal. Please note that you can use your \u2018student@btc.co.za\u2019 address and your OWN NEW password to log into <a id=\"LPlnk871309\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.btc.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.btc.co.za<\/a>\u00a0(Student Portal)\u00a0where you will find what used to be called \u201cHelpful Downloads\u201d, along with MANY new features, including a Career Center. ONLY @btc email addresses can access these sites and so you cannot use a private email for security reasons.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><b>REGISTRATION FORMS\u00a0(what forms and why\u2026):<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>1. Registration Forms (Essential\u00a0ONLY if information has changed)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>2. Medical Form (Residential Student\u00a0Only)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>3. Student Declaration (Once per year)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>4. Financial Declaration (Once per year)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>5. Confirmation of Studies (Once a year as per Department of Education\u00a0Request)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>6. Subject Selection (So that we know which courses you will be studying)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><b>FEES<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>In case you missed the announcement, we have also attached the 2026 fees in the Zip folders below.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><b>COURSE NOTES<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>We\u2019re working around the clock to ensure that quality course notes will be madeavailable\u00a0to you on time at the start of lectures on Monday 30th January. As soon as the e-notes are ready, we can start to email them to you. However, please ensure that your fees are paid up- no fee payment = no notes. Please do not request notes before the commencement of lectures.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><b>RESEARCH TOOLS<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Be on the lookout on 30th January for our latest video to be released on YouTube,\u00a0and on our social media platforms, that will give you specific guidelines and updates on how the tools available to you through our sites.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><b>QUERIES<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>We\u2019re a little busy, as you can imagine, so please be patient with us if you\u2019ve emailed a request, please give us 48 hours to respond.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0DOWNLOADS: please download all the documents concerned here:<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Distance Students off Campus:<a href=\"https:\/\/btc.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Distance-Learner-Registration-Documents.zip\">distance-learner-registration-documents<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Full-time Students on Campus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/btc.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Full-time-Registration-Documents.zip\">full-time-registration-documents<\/a><\/i><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-75846379\"><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-3818871340\"><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 id=\"x_Signature\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Wishing you everything of the very best, and feel free to be in contact with any query or concern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Blessings,<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-ZA\">Dr. Desmond Henry<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-ZA\">Registrar<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-ZA\">Missiologist<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-ZA\">+27 11 886 0421<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-ZA\">des@btc.co.za<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-ZA\">www.btc.co.za<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-ZA\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-ZA\">Romans 15:20<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"EN-ZA\">\u201cIt has always been my ambition to preach the gospel\u00a0where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else\u2019s foundation.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-2951254758\"><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>Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa Registration Update 2026 Dear Student, We would like to wish you all the very best for 2026 and trust that God\u2019s hand would rest upon you as you pursue studies this year at a world-class African Seminary! Please read below carefully. STAFF At the close of 2016, we bid\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/baptist-theological-college-southern-africa-registration-update-2024\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8850","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8850","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8850"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8850\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8850"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8850"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}