TVET College Funding
Applicants must be South African citizens, meet NSFAS financial criteria, and be admitted or have a firm offer at a public TVET college.
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Bursary
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About
NSFAS bursaries support eligible students registered or intending to register at a public TVET college. Funding covers registration and tuition fees, personal care, transport and accommodation allowances for qualifying students.
What it covers
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Personal care allowance
- Transport allowance
- Accommodation allowance
Who can apply
South African citizen
Registered or intending to register for a PLP, NC(V) or Report 191 programme at one of the 50 public TVET colleges
Need financial assistance, as determined by NSFAS
Returning students must meet the applicable academic progression requirements
Must not enrol for a qualification that duplicates previous state-funded learning
Combined gross family income up to R350,000 per annum
Admitted or received a firm offer for enrolment at a college
How to apply
- 1Apply through a TVET college bursary office, online, or at the NSFAS head office.
- 2Sign up to the myNSFAS portal to apply online.
Sources
Official sourceNational Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)Checked against www.nsfas.org.za on 23 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.