Are TVET Colleges Online Application Forms Out?

Written by Thabo MokoenaSenior Education Editor

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Yes, at many colleges. In September 2026 a number of public TVET colleges had opened applications for the 2027 academic year, and on 10 September 2026 the Minister of Higher Education urged young people to apply before 30 September 2026. Each college sets its own dates, so check your college.

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Colleges with open or announced 2027 applications (September 2026)

College	What it announced
uMfolozi TVET College	2027 applications open 1 to 30 September 2026
Sedibeng TVET College	2027 NC(V) and occupational applications opened 1 September 2026
Thekwini TVET College	Applications for the 2027 academic year open
Ehlanzeni TVET College	2027 applications open
Northern Cape Rural TVET College	2027 applications open
Central Johannesburg TVET College	NC(V) Level 2 applications 15 September to 15 October 2026 at selected campuses
King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College	Online application for 2027 linked from its homepage

There is no paper form to download

Public colleges now take applications online. Most start with a career guidance or placement test on Learner Profiler or GoStudy, then an application on the college portal. Be wary of websites offering downloadable “application forms”.

Before you apply

Scan your ID, latest results and proof of residence.
Use your own cellphone number and email.
Avoid NC(V) programmes closed to new Level 2 students under DHET circular TC 0153.
Apply for NSFAS separately.

Find your college in our directory of all 50 public TVET colleges. See 2027 TVET online applications.

Frequently asked questions

When do TVET colleges open applications for 2027?

Many opened in September 2026. Dates differ by college, so check the college website.

Can I download a TVET college application form?

Public TVET colleges use online applications. Apply through the official college website.

Student funding in numbers

2025811 011students funded by NSFAS580 000 at universities, 231 000 at TVET colleges, on a budget of R48.7 billion.

20261 026 091students approved for NSFAS funding609 403 first-year applicants qualified and 416 688 continuing students met the progression criteria, out of 893 847 applications.

2027 projectedR53.4bnbudgeted for NSFASThe allocation rises from R48.7 billion in 2025 to R51 billion in 2026 and R53.4 billion in 2027. Student numbers for 2027 are not published yet.

Figures from the Minister of Higher Education’s Budget Vote of 3 July 2025 and the NSFAS statement of 2 January 2026. NSFAS is the largest funder, not the only one – we track the rest.