TVET Colleges That Are Funded By NSFAS 2026/2027

TVET Colleges That Are Funded By NSFAS 2026/2027

TVET Colleges That Are Funded By NSFAS 2026/2027

Are you trying to find out which TVET colleges in South Africa are funded by NSFAS? The good news is that NSFAS supports all 50 public TVET colleges across the country. This means that no matter where you live, there is an NSFAS-funded institution nearby to help you achieve your study goals. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is designed to assist South African students from low-income households to access quality education without the stress of financial barriers. Many students rely on NSFAS for tuition fees, accommodation, and other study-related costs.

With support from this program, students can focus on their studies and work towards building successful careers. The South African government established NSFAS to ensure that citizens and permanent residents who meet the income criteria have equal education opportunities. TVET colleges are a key part of this mission, offering practical and vocational training that prepares graduates for the job market or further academic study.

By funding every public TVET college, NSFAS ensures that students from rural towns to major cities have access to skills-based education. These colleges offer programs in various fields, from engineering and business to hospitality and IT. If you are planning to apply for the 2026 academic year, knowing that all public TVET colleges are NSFAS-funded will help you choose the right institution for your career path. Stay tuned for the full list of NSFAS-funded TVET colleges to see where you could be studying next year.

Learn more: NSFAS Tvet Colleges 2026-2027

Eligibility Criteria for NSFAS TVET Colleges

If you are a citizen of South Africa, intend to enrol in school in 2026, or if you are enrolled in a public university or TVET college and you match the following criteria, you are eligible for an NSFAS bursary:

• All South African citizens
• All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
• Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350,000 per annum
• Person with disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600,000 per annum
• Students who started studying before 2018, whose household income is not more than R122,000 per annum.

TVET Colleges accepting NSFAS for 2026-2027

Eastern Cape

• Buffalo City TVET College
• Eastcape Midlands TVET College
• Ikhala TVET College
• Ingwe TVET College
• King Hintsa TVET College
• King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
• Lovedale TVET College
• Port Elizabeth TVET College

Free State

• Flavius Mareka TVET College
• Goldfields TVET College
• Maluti TVET College
• Motheo TVET College

Limpopo

• Capricorn TVET College
• Lephalale TVET College
• Letaba TVET College
• Mopani South East TVET College
• Sekhukhune TVET College
• Vhembe TVET College
• Waterberg TVET College

Mpumalanga

• Ehlanzeni TVET College
• Gert Sibande TVET College
• Nkangala TVET College

Northern Cape

• Northern Cape Urban TVET College
• Northern Cape Rural TVET College

North West

• Orbit TVET College
• Taletso TVET College
• Vuselela TVET College

Gauteng

• Central Johannesburg TVET College
• Ekurhuleni East TVET College
• Ekurhuleni West TVET College
• Sedibeng TVET College
• South West Gauteng TVET College
• Tshwane North TVET College
• Tshwane South TVET College
• Western TVET College

KwaZulu-Natal

• Coastal TVET College
• Elangeni TVET College
• Esayidi TVET College
• Majuba TVET College
• Mnambithi TVET College
• Mthashana TVET College
• Thekwini TVET College
• Umfolozi TVET College
• Umgungundlovu TVET College

Western Cape

• Boland TVET College
• College of Cape Town
• False Bay College
• Northlink TVET College
• South Cape TVET College
• West Coast TVET College

Learn more: NSFAS For Tvet College 2026-2027

Supporting documents required for NSFAS

NSFAS needs information to confirm the employment and income of an applicant’s parents, guardians, or spouse.

• NSFAS Declaration Form: completed by the school principal or social worker. (Non-SASSA only)
• Orphan and Vulnerable Child Declaration Form: completed by a social worker for applicants under 18. (Non-SASSA only)
• NSFAS Consent Form: signed by the applicant and/or parent, guardian, or spouse. (Not needed for SASSA recipients)
• If the applicant has a legal guardian, court-issued proof is required.
• For non-court-appointed guardians, submit the NSFAS Declaration Form.

TVET College 206 NSFAS Application Process

Follow the process below to apply online for the NSFAS bursaries for 2026-2027:

•  Create a profile: Use this link to register for a myNSFAS account: https://my.nsfas.org.za/ or get the NSFAS App from the App Store or Google Play. Your username will be your ID number.
•  Apply now: To amend your personal information and upload the supporting documents for your application, click the “Apply” option.
•  Complete: Submit your application

NSFAS Contact Details

• All other queries regarding students:
• Tel No.: 08000 67327
•  Email:info@nsfas.org.za
•  Physical Address
• The Halyard, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

The collaboration between these TVET colleges and NSFAS highlights the association’s dedication to providing high-quality education to everyone. Students can pursue their educational objectives at these schools and equip themselves for future employment chances with the help of NSFAS financing. For details, go to https://www.nsfas.org.za

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