VerifiedRegistration is the step after you are accepted: it turns your place into enrolment. Colleges invite accepted applicants to register on specific dates, online or on campus, and if you miss your date you can lose your place.
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Documents to have ready
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| ID document or birth certificate | Certified copies, often not older than three to six months |
| Latest results | Your final Grade 9 to 12 results or college results |
| Proof of residence | Recent utility bill, bank statement or councillor letter |
| Parent’s or guardian’s ID | Commonly required, and for NSFAS; some colleges also ask for a next of kin’s ID |
| Proof of NSFAS application or approval | If you are applying for funding |
| Study permit and SAQA evaluation | For foreign nationals |
What happens at registration
- Accept your offer, if the college asks you to.
- Log in to the college portal or go to campus on your registration date.
- Confirm your programme and subjects.
- Pay the deposit if you are not funded; some colleges ask unfunded students for 50% of class fees.
- Get your proof of registration.
College examples
- Sedibeng accepts certification only from a police station, a commissioner of oaths or the Post Office.
- College of Cape Town counts you as registered only once you have its official proof of registration printout.
- Westcol forfeits your place if you do not register on your invited date.
Your NSFAS funding depends on your college confirming your registration, so register on time even if your NSFAS status is still under review.
See eligibility requirements and registering online at Westcol.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to register at a TVET college?
Usually a certified ID, your latest results, proof of residence and a parent or guardian ID. Some colleges ask for more.
What happens if I miss my registration date?
Many colleges give your place to another applicant, so register on the date you are given.