Choosing a university qualification is a big decision. For some students, the excitement of being accepted into a degree programme is quickly followed by a difficult question: how will I pay for my studies? Tuition fees, textbooks and other university expenses can make it challenging to continue studying, even when a student has the determination … Read more
The Standard Bank Group Bursary is designed to support the development of African talent and future leaders. Its focus is on students studying qualifications that can contribute to areas such as financial services, technology, science, engineering, agriculture and business. The programme considers both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. However, it is not intended for every university … Read more
Author: Karabo Ntswaki Category: Agriculture, Funding & Rural DevelopmentPublished: 9 September 2026Target audience: Rural households, farmers, cooperatives, agricultural businesses, communal property associations and land reform beneficiaries The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) has opened applications for the Integrated Land Reform and Rural Development Support Programme (ILRRDSP) for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial … Read more
For many students, getting accepted at a TVET college is only the beginning. Once the excitement of receiving an admission or registration confirmation settles, another question usually follows: How am I going to pay for my studies? Tuition is not the only expense. Students may also have to think about textbooks, accommodation and the everyday … Read more
For many students, getting NSFAS funding is what makes it possible to register, attend classes and complete a qualification. But funding is not necessarily available indefinitely. A student who takes longer than expected to complete a qualification may eventually come across the NSFAS N+ Rule. This rule is important because it places a limit on … Read more
For a student who has the marks to study engineering, geology or another mining-related qualification but cannot afford university or college fees, the cost of registration can make the dream feel impossible before the first lecture even begins. This is where the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) Bursary Scheme comes in. The MQA bursary is designed … Read more
If NSFAS has asked you to submit a consent form, you are probably wondering one thing: “What exactly am I supposed to write here?” The problem is that the NSFAS consent form looks simple until you start filling it in. Then you reach the sections for your father, mother, guardian and spouse and suddenly you … Read more
For many NSFAS students, the most stressful question is not whether they qualified for funding. It is much simpler: “When is my money coming?” A student can be funded on paper but still find that one allowance has arrived while another has not. Someone in a university residence may see their living allowance reflected while … Read more
For many South African students, a TVET college is the most practical route into a career. Instead of spending years searching for funding while already enrolled, students can choose vocational and occupational programmes that prepare them for careers in engineering, construction, information technology, business, hospitality, transport, mining and the artisan trades. But choosing a TVET … Read more
Confused about your NSFAS status? This 2026 guide explains every NSFAS status meaning and what steps to take next. NSFAS Status Meaning in 2026: What Each Status Means and What to Do Next updated on the 06 February 2026 Understanding your NSFAS status meaning is one of the most important steps for any student relying … Read more