Both NSFAS-funded and non-NSFAS-funded students registered for approved courses at public universities in the 2022 and 2023 academic years are eligible to receive these learning devices to support their studies. All Courses offered in TVET are funded by NSFAS.
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List of Courses Funded By NSFAS
| Courses that you will need to choose when you apply for NSFAS 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Adult Learning | NSFAS2201 |
| Mechatronics | NSFAS2238 |
| Media Studies | NSFAS2239 |
| Building Construction | NSFAS2202 |
| Music | NSFAS2240 |
| Civil Engineering Construction | NSFAS2203 |
| Nature Conservation | NSFAS2241 |
| Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services | NSFAS2204 |
| Occupationally Directed ETD Practice | NSFAS2242 |
| Communication Studies | NSFAS2205 |
| Office Administration | NSFAS2243 |
| Consumer Services | NSFAS2206 |
| People/Human-Centered Development | NSFAS2244 |
| Cultural Studies | NSFAS2207 |
| Performing Arts | NSFAS2245 |
| Curative Health | NSFAS2208 |
| Personal Care | NSFAS2246 |
| Design Studies | NSFAS2209 |
| Physical Planning, Design and Management | NSFAS2247 |
| Drawing Office Practice | NSFAS2210 |
| Physical Sciences | NSFAS2248 |
| Early Childhood Development | NSFAS2211 |
| Preventive Health | NSFAS2249 |
| Earth and Space Sciences | NSFAS2212 |
| Primary Agriculture | NSFAS2250 |
| Electrical Infrastructure Construction | NSFAS2213 |
| Process Instrumentation | NSFAS2251 |
| Engineering and Related Design | NSFAS2214 |
| Process Plant Operations | NSFAS2252 |
| Environmental Relations | NSFAS2215 |
| Procurement | NSFAS2253 |
| Environmental Sciences | NSFAS2216 |
| Project Management | NSFAS2254 |
| Fabrication and Extraction | NSFAS2217 |
| Promotive Health and Developmental Services | NSFAS2255 |
| Film Television and Video | NSFAS2218 |
| Psychology | NSFAS2256 |
| Finance, Economics and Accounting | NSFAS2219 |
| Public Administration | NSFAS2257 |
| Forestry and Wood Technology | NSFAS2220 |
| Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship | NSFAS2258 |
| General Social Science | NSFAS2221 |
| Public Relations | NSFAS2259 |
| Generic | NSFAS2222 |
| Rehabilitative Health/Services | NSFAS2260 |
| Generic Management | NSFAS2223 |
| Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society | NSFAS2261 |
| Higher Education and Training | NSFAS2224 |
| Rural and Agrarian Studies | NSFAS2262 |
| Horticulture | NSFAS2225 |
| Safety in Society | NSFAS2263 |
| Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure | NSFAS2226 |
| Schooling | NSFAS2264 |
| Human Resources | NSFAS2227 |
| Secondary Agriculture | NSFAS2265 |
| Industrial & Organizational Governance and HR Development | NSFAS2228 |
| Sovereignty of the State | NSFAS2266 |
| Information Studies | NSFAS2229 |
| Sport | NSFAS2267 |
| Information Technology and Computer Sciences | NSFAS2230 |
| Traditions, History and Legacies | NSFAS2268 |
| Justice in Society | NSFAS2231 |
| Transport, Operations and Logistics | NSFAS2269 |
| Language | NSFAS2232 |
| Undefined | NSFAS2270 |
| Life Sciences | NSFAS2233 |
| Urban and Regional Studies | NSFAS2271 |
| Literature | NSFAS2234 |
| Visual Arts | NSFAS2272 |
| Manufacturing and Assembly | NSFAS2235 |
| Wholesale and Retail | NSFAS2273 |
| Marketing | NSFAS2236 |
| Mathematical Sciences | NSFAS2237 |
The following bursary programs are offered by the NSFAS Application for 2023:
1. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) which is responsible for the assessment practices and systems for vocational and continuing education and training. The TVET bursary covers full cost of college fees as indicated in the programme costs of the current academic year as well as travel and accommodation expenses.
2. Public University Bursaries: The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) provides through the National Student Financial Aid System (NSFAS) assistance to the needy but qualified students who have gained admission to public universities in South Africa. They pay for the tuition fees and accommodation while providing allowances to students to help them throughout their chosen funded course.
3. Social Work Bursaries is provided by the Department of Social Development and is aimed to provide financial assistance to qualified students who wish to pursue studies in Bachelor of Social Work degree. Priorities are given to youth between the ages of 18 – 35 years in line with government’s goals of youth’s active participation in socio-economic activities. Social Worker bursary cover pays for cost for registration, tuition fee, book allowance, accommodation allowance, meals, and stipends for practical work experience as determined by the university.
4. Disability Bursary Programme provides financial support to applicants with disabilities who need financial assistance and possess good academic performance. Students eligible for this bursary must provide proof of disability and a quotation for assistive devices as required guidelines with the application form. An assistive device will be provided through applicant’s arrangement to the student disability unit at the university or TVET college where the applicant is going to study. This is to improve the quality of life of the applicant with the disability and reduce the costs of dependency and care as well as to enhance the prospect of employment and participation within the economy that is facilitated by a higher education qualification.