Bursaries For Tvet Colleges 2024

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Bursaries For Tvet Colleges 2024

Bursaries For Tvet Colleges 2024: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges play an important role in providing practical skills and knowledge to individuals seeking to enter the workforce. However, many aspiring students face financial constraints that hinder their access to quality education. Thankfully, bursaries for TVET colleges offer a lifeline, enabling talented individuals to pursue their dreams without financial burden. In this article, we will provide you with students who qualify for bursaries for TVET colleges, their benefits, and how to find and apply for these opportunities.

About NSFAS Bursary

NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges.

Applicants are urged to take note of the NSFAS application form opening and closing date and to apply online. NSFAS online application form will be open on 2 November and close on 7 January 2024. Kindly apply on time to avoid application rejection.

What Nsfas Bursary Cover

The amounts indicated are for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials that need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines:

  • Accommodation in an urban area is R24,000 per annum
  • Accommodation in a peri-urban area is R18,900 per annum
  • Accommodation in a rural area is R15,750 per annum
  • Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7,350 per annum
  • Transport R7000 per annum
  • Incidental/personal care allowance R2900 per annum

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Who Can Apply For NSFAS Funding?
  • All South African citizens
  • All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
  • Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
  • A person with a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
  • Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

Required Supporting Documents To Apply For NSFAS Funding.

  • Provide your own cellphone number and email address
  • You must have a copy of your ID or birth certificate
  • National ID copies of parents, guardians, or spouse
  • The evidence of your income or 1 year’s IRP5 if necessary
  • The proof of income of your parents, guardian, or spouse.
  • If you are a SASSA grant recipient, you don’t need to provide any evidence of income.
  • All Applicants with a disability should provide and submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form
  • An applicant known as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development should also provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form.

Bursaries For Tvet Colleges 2024 Online Application Process

NSFAS bursaries can be sent through the NSFAS online application or through their offices. On the other hand, if you are applying online, you can follow the steps below:

  1. Visit the NSFAS website: www.nsfas.org.za online
  2. Then, you have to click on the “myNSFAS” tab
  3. After that, you create your myNSFAS account
  4. After creating myNSFAS account, you then have to click on the “Apply” tab
  5. Answer the following questions you see on your screen
  6. Update all your personal information
  7. Upload all the required supporting documents
  8. Lastly, Click on “Submit” to send your application for review.

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Contact Details Of NSFAS

  • For general, student and NSFAS Wallet enquiries
  • For all other queries regarding students:
  • Tel No.: 08000 67327
  • Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Bursaries for TVET colleges are invaluable in promoting educational access and skills development. They offer financial relief, equal opportunities, and various benefits that empower students to pursue their dreams. By conducting thorough research and following the application process diligently, aspiring students can increase their chances of securing a TVET college bursary and embark on a rewarding educational journey. For more information on Nsfas click Here.

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