VerifiedSome do. A number of public TVET colleges have residences at certain campuses, but many do not, and places are limited. NSFAS-funded students can also receive an accommodation allowance for accredited private accommodation, instead of a transport allowance.
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Examples of TVET college residences
| College | Residences |
|---|---|
| Northlink (Cape Town) | Belhar and Tygerberg campuses, plus an agreement with a private provider |
| Boland (Western Cape) | Two of its five campuses; places linked to academic progress |
| West Coast | Citrusdal, Vredenburg and Vredendal |
| Sedibeng (Gauteng) | None; the college says it does not offer accommodation |
| SWGC (Gauteng) | No residences at main campuses; farm accommodation being rebuilt |
NSFAS accommodation rules
- You get an accommodation allowance or a travel allowance, not both.
- Students living with family or relatives do not qualify for accommodation.
- Private accommodation must be accredited, and NSFAS pays accredited providers directly once you have a lease and confirmed funding.
- Institutions should allow private accommodation only when their residences are full or they have none.
Finding accommodation
- Ask your campus whether it has a residence and when applications open; it is often a separate application.
- Ask for its list of accredited private accommodation.
- Wait for confirmed NSFAS funding before signing a lease.
- Visit before paying any deposit.
Beware of listings that ask for large deposits before a viewing. Use the college or NSFAS accreditation to check providers.
See transport vs accommodation allowance and SWGC residence.
Frequently asked questions
Do all TVET colleges have residences?
No. Some colleges have residences at certain campuses; others, such as Sedibeng, do not offer accommodation.
Does NSFAS pay for TVET accommodation?
NSFAS can pay an accommodation allowance for accredited accommodation, instead of a travel allowance, for eligible students not living with family.