The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) offers financial assistance to those who want to study further but can't afford it by themselves. NSFAS offers financial aid to eligible students pursuing qualifications at public TVET Colleges in South Africa.
Thinking about transferring from university to a TVET College? Great news! NSFAS can still support your educational journey, but you will need to re-apply for funding. This is because NSFAS considers a switch between universities and TVET colleges a change in institution type.
According to the NSFAS Eligibility Criteria and Conditions for Financial Aid, it says:
Students who change institution types (i.e., shift from TVET College to University or vice versa) must re-apply for funding.
At TVET Colleges, NSFAS offers bursaries and loans to cover tuition fees, registration costs, and essential living expenses like accommodation and transport through NSFAS allowances. NSFAS prioritizes students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who are enrolled in their first undergraduate qualification or certificate program at a public TVET College.
Applying for NSFAS is a straightforward process. You can create a myNSFAS account online and complete the application form.
