Matric Support: How do I pay for further studies

APPLY FOR A BURSARY

Based on financial need or academic merit, you can apply for a bursary, student loan or financial assistance.

NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government loan scheme, with the added incentive of a part conversion to a bursary (maximum 40%) depending on academic performance. www.nsfas.org.za

NATIONAL SKILLS FUND

Bursaries from the National Skills Fund are available for students with a study focus in a scarce skills area. Universities determine which students qualify for these bursaries. https://www.dhet.gov.za/SitePages/NSF.aspx

FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARIES

Full-cost Funza Lushaka bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a full teaching qualifi cation in an area of national priority. www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za

TVET COLLEGE BURSARIES

TVET College Bursaries for the National Certificate (Vocational) and for certain National Accredited Technical Education (NATED) courses at TVET Colleges are available for qualifying students. www.nsfas.org.za

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FIND A JOB AND STUDY FURTHER PART TIME

Not all matriculants opt to further their studies. If you fall in this category, you could consider studying part-time or doing a correspondence course to improve your qualifi cations and earning potential while you work.

FURTHER STUDY FULL TIME

Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges offer the widest range of education and training opportunities at post-school level. The length of the course and the admission criteria will differ depending on the nature of the course.

OBTAIN A NATIONAL DIPLOMA OR DEGREE

Further your studies at a University or a University of Technology if you wish to obtain a national diploma or a degree. The minimum duration of a degree and a national diploma course is three years. Access to the institution of higher education is based on academic achievement.

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