Elangeni TVET College says it does not charge any fees for registration or application assistance. NSFAS-approved students do not pay upfront registration fees. Claims online of an R200 or R250 application fee are not from the college.
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Who pays what at Elangeni
| Student | What Elangeni says |
|---|---|
| NSFAS-approved | No upfront registration fee; NSFAS covers registration, tuition and allowances |
| Self-funded | Uploads proof of payment at the Pending payment stage; fee amounts are not published online |
| Occupational programme students | Self-funded, because the college has not registered these programmes with NSFAS |
| Students rewriting subjects | Self-funded; repeats are NSFAS-funded only within the N+ rules |
What NSFAS covers at Elangeni
- PLP, NATED and NC(V) programmes.
- Distance learning: registration, tuition and a personal care allowance.
- Allowances for living, personal care and accommodation or transport, where eligible.
Paying if you are self-funded
- Ask the campus for the current fee for your programme.
- Pay into the college bank account using your ID number as the reference.
- Upload proof of payment on your application.
Elangeni warns that anyone asking for money to “secure a space” or “fast-track admission” is committing fraud. Report it to the college and open a case with SAPS.
See Elangeni online registration and NSFAS at Elangeni.
Frequently asked questions
Does Elangeni charge an application fee?
No. Elangeni says it does not charge fees for registration or application assistance.
Does NSFAS fund occupational programmes at Elangeni?
Elangeni says its occupational programmes are self-funded because it has not registered them with NSFAS.

