Thekwini TVET College students are to take note of the following NSFAS application dates:

• Thekwini TVET College Nsfas Application Open Date: Thekwini College students must apply for Nsfas by 16 September for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Thekwini TVET College Nsfas Application Deadline: The Nsfas online application deadline for Thekwini TVET College students is 15 November.

Decoding the NSFAS

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is a government initiative in South Africa, aimed at providing financial support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By covering expenses such as tuition, accommodation, and other educational necessities, NSFAS ensures that more students have access to higher education.

What  Does Nsfas Funds Cover For Thekwini Tvet College  Students In 2026-2027?

Funds are indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport, and learning materials that must be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines. The following is what the bursary pays for Thekwini students:

• 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

An Overview Of Thekwini TVET College

Thekwini TVET College is a prestigious institution in South Africa, offering a broad spectrum of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs. With a strong focus on practical skills, the college prepares students for diverse fields such as engineering, business management, and tourism.

Who Is Eligible To Apply For Nsfas At Thekwini Tvet College 2026-2027?

The NSFAS is regulated by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa; therefore, the bursary can be applied to the following categories of persons:

• You qualify for an NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2026-2027, or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college
• South African citizens or permanent residents
• SASSA grant recipients
• Applicants whose combined gross household income is not more than R350 000 per year
• Persons with disabilities whose combined gross household income is not more than R600 000 per year.
• Must have an email account and cell phone number

READ: Thekwini TVET College Online Application 2026-2027

Thekwini TVET College Nsfas Online Application Requirements 2026-2027

To apply for the NSFAS 2026-2027 bursary, the following documents are needed for the NSFAS Application;

Students with disabilities must provide:

• A completed and signed Disability Annexure Form. Please ensure that the medical report is merged with this disability annexure when you create a file to submit with your application.

*Students must download the NSFAS 2026 Consent form:

• NSFAS reserves the right to validate all information and details provided by the applicant and parent/guardian/spouse against an independent third-party data source.

Students must download the NSFAS Orphan or Vulnerable Child Declaration form:

• This form is only to be completed by applicants who are under the age of 18 and who are orphans OR, who are vulnerable children in that they have been exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation, risk of violence and substance abuse.

*Students must download the NSFAS Declaration form:

• This form only applies to applicants who are 34 years old or younger. This form is used to verify parental/guardian details.

Other documents that may be required, if applicable:

• Retrenchment letter
• Death certificate/s
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of legal guardianship
• Marriage certificate
• Other documents may be required for appeal purposes, eg retrenchment letter

NB: Based on the application type, the system will generate a list of required documents for upload.

Thekwini TVET College Online Nsfas Funds Application 2026-2027