Financial Aid:

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), was established in terms of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Act 56 of 1999).

The mission statement is made up of three distinct elements, which describe why NSFAS exists and the impact on the constituency:

• NSFAS exists to provide financial aid to eligible students at TVET colleges and public universities;
• NSFAS identifies eligible students, provides bursaries and collects past student loan repayments to replenish the funds available for future generations of students; and,
• NSFAS supports access to, and success in, higher education and training for students from poor and working class families who would otherwise not be able to afford to study.

For more information on how to apply, go to www.nsfas.org.za

DHET TVET College Attendance Policy

• Students are required to attend 100% of all classes.
• It is the responsibility of the student to submit valid copies of medical/registered traditional healer’s certificates in cases of illness.
• The Student must discuss all incidents of absenteeism with the relevant Lecturer or HOD.
• Students have to complete a STUDENT ABSENT FORM for every period that they missed. The form must be signed by the Student and the Lecturer, and filed with the Register by the Lecturer.
• Students may not leave the venues during periods/lecturing times unless the necessary permission has been obtained from the Lecturers.
• Students must sign a Code of Conduct stipulating that a minimum attendance of 80% of classes is required at all times.
• It is imperative to understand that should the student attend less than 80% of classes, then the student will NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIT FOR THE EXAMINATION for that subject and will FORFEIT ALL DHET NSFAS Bursary benefits.
• The purpose of the DHET TVET Colleges Attendance Policy is to support the student to be successful in his/her studies.
• Attendance will be used as one of the criteria for placement of students in job opportunities such as apprenticeships, internships or learnerships.

National N-Diplomas

• Students who successfully complete their NATED programmes may qualify for a National N-Diploma. To qualify for the diploma, students must meet two criteria:

NATED BUSINESS STUDIES and UTILITIES
(Semester programmes)

1. Must have passed a total of 12 subjects from N4 to N6. You may not offer less than 3 subjects and more than 5 subjects at a level.
2. Submit a valid Employment Certificate verifying that you have worked for a minimum of 18 months in your field of study.