Guides and articles
46 articles on applying, funding and results
Government Internships 2027: DPSA Vacancy Circulars
The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) publishes regular Public Service Vacancy Circulars that list government internships, trainee programmes, and entry-level public service…
TVET Colleges: Late Registration and Walk-ins
Students who miss the first TVET college application round often ask whether they can still register. Some colleges accept late applications or walk-ins when…
NSFAS Application 2027: Requirements, Deadline and How to Apply
The NSFAS application 2027 cycle is now open for students who need financial assistance to study at public universities and TVET colleges in South…
Matric Rewrites: How to Register for Supplementary Exams
Failed Matric or Not Happy With Your Results? Read This First. If you are disappointed with your matric results, you can rewrite subjects in…
How to Check Your Matric Results Online
Matric results are one of the most important milestones in every South African student’s education journey. They determine whether you qualify for further study,…
Late Applications 2027: Universities Still Open Today
Many students miss the standard application deadlines for South African universities. In some cases, you can still apply after the main closing date. A…
APS Score Calculator: Check if You Qualify for a Diploma or Degree
Your Admission Point Score (APS) is one of the key factors South African universities and colleges use to decide whether you qualify for a…
NSFAS Declaration Form: Your Step-by-Step Guide for Securing Funding
The NSFAS Declaration Form is an essential document in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme application. Signing this form is a compulsory step that…
NSFAS Consent Form: Download and Upload Guide
The NSFAS consent form is a compulsory document for everyone applying for funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This form allows…
Unisa Registration: Closing Dates for Semester 1
Every year, thousands of students prepare to register at the University of South Africa (Unisa) for the first semester. Unisa is one of the…
NSFAS Funding Eligible Status: What It Means in 2027
If you log in to myNSFAS and see the status Funding Eligible, it is good news, but it does not mean your money is…
How Postgraduate Funding Works in South Africa
Postgraduate funding in South Africa does not work like undergraduate funding. There is no NSFAS equivalent, most awards are competitive rather than needs-based, and…
LLB Bursaries and the Route to Practising Law in South Africa
An LLB does not make you a lawyer. It is the first of four steps, and the three that follow are where most of…
SETA Bursary: Complete Guide to Opportunities, Application, and Coverage
South African students and professionals looking to advance their education have a powerful opportunity through SETA bursaries. These bursaries are offered by various Sector…
Is NSFAS a Bursary or a Loan? The Clear Answer for Students
The biggest question students ask when they apply is, “Will I have to pay this money back?” You need a clear answer on whether…
NSFAS Applications: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela, opened the last NSFAS application cycle at a media briefing. NSFAS applications for 2027…
NSFAS TVET Trimester Applications: How to Apply for College Funding
NSFAS Applications for TVET Trimester Intakes NSFAS opens separate application windows for students starting in a TVET college trimester, in addition to its main…
NSFAS Allowances and the Next Application Cycle
NSFAS pays allowances through the year and opens a new application cycle each September. This page explains how allowances reach students and gives the…
UJ Late Enquiry: How to Check Your Status
Students who miss the University of Johannesburg's main application deadline often turn to UJ's late enquiry system. UJ closes its 2027 applications on 31…
School Calendar 2027 in South Africa: Term Dates and Holidays
The Department of Basic Education has published the 2027 school calendar for South Africa, which sets out when schools open and close next year.…
NSFAS Status Check: What “Awaiting Evaluation” Means
When you check your NSFAS status on the official myNSFAS portal and see the message Awaiting Evaluation, it can feel confusing. Many applicants worry…
NSFAS Rejected: 5 Valid Reasons to Appeal
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial support to eligible South African students who cannot afford university or college fees. Each year,…
NSFAS Laptop: How to Order Your Digital Learning Device
NSFAS provides laptops and digital learning devices to eligible students to support online learning. The scheme continues to support university and TVET students who…
NSFAS Allowance Payments to TVET College Students
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) pays TVET college allowances monthly, once colleges submit their registration data. In June 2026, NSFAS confirmed that…