The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a technical university located in KwaZulu-Natal which offers many courses, including short courses across its six faculties.
DUT is one of South Africa's 26 public universities and therefore students attending DUT can receive tertiary funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a funding scheme that provides for disadvantaged students that wish to continue studying at a public university or TVET college.
In order to qualify for NSFAS you must meet the following criteria:
- ll South African citizens
- All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
- Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
- Person with disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
- Students who started studying before 2018 whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.
The NSFAS bursary covers tuition, registration, accommodation and provides allowances for the following expenses:
- Transport (up to 40 km from institution) R7 500 per annum
- Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
- Book allowances R5200 per annum
- Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum for students in catered residences
For more information on NSFAS, click here.