Students studying at Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges can now apply for a bursary from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to cover their Trimester 3 studies. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible as this period will only be open for a limited time period.

To apply go to: https://www.jobcare.co.za/nsfas-applications-are-now-open-for-trimester-3/ for more details

The NSFAS criteria for TVET students are as follows:

Must be a South African citizen
Must be registered or intending to register on a PLP, NC(V) or Report 191 programme at any public TVET College in South Africa
Must be admitted/received a firm offer for enrolment in a College
Must be in need of financial assistance
Applicants will qualify if they fall within the maximum threshold of up to R350 000 of combined gross family income per annum
Returning students must demonstrate proven and accepted academic performance (academically deserving) in line with the College’s progression policy or the progression prescriptions of the Bursary Rules and Guidelines (whichever is higher)
Must not be enrolling for a qualification that duplicates previous learning that was state-funded