Can Students with Higher Certificates Apply For NSFAS?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a crucial role in making education accessible to South African students. If you’re considering pursuing a Higher Certificate program, here’s what you need to know about NSFAS funding for such qualifications in the 2024 academic year:
NSFAS Funding for Higher Certificates
Students pursuing Higher Certificate or National Higher Certificate qualifications at NQF Level 5 are eligible for NSFAS financial aid. Applicants must submit accurate and complete applications, along with valid required documents.
Expenses Handled by NSFAS:
- Educational Expenses: NSFAS takes care of the tuition fees as per the institutional agreement for the specific course of study, in line with the approved fee guidelines. The payment is adjusted according to the sector’s increase for the relevant academic year.
- Allowances: NSFAS offers several allowances, which include:
- Living allowance
- Accommodation and travel allowances
- Allowance for learning materials
Requirements for NSFAS Fund for Higher Certificates
To be considered for the NSFAS bursary, you need to fulfill certain criteria. Let’s go through each of these eligibility requirements:
- You should be a South African citizen.
- You should have either registered or applied at a university. However, NSFAS only funds certain universities and TVET colleges.
- The annual income of your household should be less than or equal to R350,000.
- You should be planning to study at public universities and TVET colleges that are funded by NSFAS.
- You qualify if you are enrolled in the qualifications, courses, or programs that are supported by NSFAS.
Before you apply, make sure you fulfill the specific requirements established by NSFAS to receive the educational allowance. Also, confirm that the qualifications or courses you’re enrolling in are funded by NSFAS.
Contact
- Email: info@nsfas.org.za
- Phone: 08000 67327
Conclusion
The National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides support to students who are pursuing Higher Certificate qualifications. NSFAS covers the cost of nearly all courses or programs at selected universities and TVET colleges, with a few exceptions.
