VerifiedUse Sedibeng’s own status page, sedcol.co.za/applicationstatus.aspx. If it does not work for you, the problem is almost always a mismatch between what you type and what you entered on your application. This page focuses on fixing that.
Check Your Personalized Bursary Options
Step 1: Choose Study Level
Step 2: Choose Field of Study
Step 3: Describe Your Interest
Tell us if you want bursaries, scholarships, admissions, or student loans?
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No SMS code within three minutes | Your ID, cellphone or email do not match the application | Retype them exactly as on your application, including your email spelling |
| You changed phone numbers | The code goes to the number on your application | Contact Sedibeng with your ID number |
| Status not showing after applying | Applications are processed after the closing date | Wait until after the window closes |
| You got an offer SMS | You were successful | Accept or reject the offer by email as instructed, before the deadline |
Contacts
- General: 016 420 2520, info@sedcol.co.za.
- Online registration support: 016 004 0407, option 5.
Only one application is allowed per application period, so do not submit a second application to “check” the first.
Other guides: step-by-step status check and returning student registration.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sedibeng not sending my status SMS code?
The details you entered probably do not match your application. Re-enter your ID, cellphone and email exactly.
What do I do after a Sedibeng offer SMS?
Accept or reject the offer by email as the SMS instructs.