Student funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a financial lifeline for aspiring tertiary students who are unable to pay for their studies. However, the bursary scheme is also quite specific about its eligibility criteria when availing its funding to students.

Government bursaries are an available option for those looking to get financial assistance in funding their tertiary studies. Here is how students can take advantage of such a bursary opportunity provided by the KwaZulu-Natal government.    

Nsfas can be a source of financial relief for many aspiring university students. But does the bursary scheme avail its funding to all TVET colleges?

Lack of funding assistance can be limiting for those unable to afford to finance their tertiary studies. This is why the government intervenes by providing bursaries.

Applications for student funding for the upcoming academic year have been officially opened by the National Student Financial Aid Student (NSFAS). However, there are a few changes for applicants to note when submitting their applications.  

Banks can play a significant role in ensuring that aspiring students have access to postsecondary education by offering student loans, provided they adhere to all of their repayment requirements. Here is detailed information regarding how interest is calculated on Capitec bank's student loan repayments.

Study grants are just one of the numerous types of financial aid that are available to students. Here's a list of options that might be worth considering if you're searching for funding.  

While the provision of bursaries plays a vital role in the completion of tertiary studies, not much is often discussed on whether or not they are taxed. Here's how bursaries and tax work in South Africa.

Although they serve the same purpose of ensuring that prospective students manage to complete their studies without any financial hassles, student loans and bursary schemes are vastly different in terms of formal arrangement structure. With this in mind, let’s see if you can get a student loan if you get a bursary. 
 

For financially disadvantaged students who want to pursue tertiary studies at higher learning institutions, bursaries are a lifeline. Here are three common obligations that come with bursary agreements.

Whether you opt to further your studies at a university or TVET college, you'll need funding assistance in order to complete your studies. A student loan is just one of the several options you can consider to fund your studies.

Study grants are an alternative for students unable to secure other forms of funding. Here are just some of the few offered in South Africa. 
 

With the NSFAS applications currently open for 2022, the bursary scheme has encouraged qualifying students to submit their applications. If you have already applied and would like to reset your details, here is how you can do it.