NSFAS & financial aid
Ehlanzeni College offers DHET NSFAS bursaries to students who meet the funder's requirements. The college assists with applications; NSFAS administers allocation and payment through the TVET colleges e-Wallet system.
Apply for NSFAS before applying to study
No academic application will be considered without proof of application for an NSFAS bursary.
Who qualifies?
- All South African citizens
- Every recipient of a SASSA grant qualifies for funding
- Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350,000 per annum
- Persons with a disability: combined household income not more than R600,000 per annum
- Students who started studying before 2018: household income not more than R122,000 per annum
Figures are as published on the previous college website. Verify against current NSFAS criteria before launch.
Documents you will need
- Three certified copies of your ID
- Two certified copies of your parents' or guardians' IDs
- Two certified copies of IDs of other household members
- Latest original or certified payslips of parents/guardians
- Sworn affidavits from unemployed parents or guardians
- A completed, signed consent form
DHET bursaries are not guaranteed; procedures govern their administration and awarding.
What the bursary covers
In addition to tuition fees (per the DHET fee structure), the bursary provides annual allowances:
Accommodation in an urban area: R25,200 · peri-urban: R18,900 · rural: R15,750
College hostel accommodation: R33,000 · Transport (up to 40 km): R7,350 · Personal care allowance: R2,900
How to apply
Apply on the myNSFAS portal
Create a myNSFAS account and submit your bursary application online at my.nsfas.org.za.
Prepare your supporting documents
Certified IDs, proof of household income and the signed consent form.
Complete your college application
Submit proof of your NSFAS application with your Ehlanzeni TVET College application.