YES, CPUT is funded by Nsfa, however, to be funded by NSFAS there are certain requirements that need to be met.
The requirements to be covered by NSFAS are:
- Household income must come to under R350 000 per year
- If you’re a person with a disability, household income must be under R600 000 per year
- SASSA beneficiaries immediately qualify
- Must be accepted or applying to a Public University
- Must be a South African citizen
NSFAS funded students don’t only have their tuition covered but they also receive a number of different NSFAS allowances.
The allowances are:
- Accommodation allowance
- Transport allowance
- Living allowance
- Learning material allowance
- Incidental/personal care allowance
NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act.
What does the NSFAS bursary cover?
To ensure that students get the most out of their studies, NSFAS makes their educational journey enjoyable and free of any financial burden by providing all necessary support from registration until graduation.
Students who are approved for NSFAS funding are covered for the following:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
They also receive allowances for the following:
- Food
- Personal care
- Learning Material
- Accommodation or transport
Extra support is provided to students living with disabilities, such as:
- Medical assessments: The assessment is limited to one assessment for the duration of the qualification and on request by the Disability Unit/Student Support.
- Assistive devices: Limited to one assistive device for the duration of the qualification.
- Human support: To cover for the cost of human support such as a caregiver, guide-dog, scribe, tutor, or sign language interpreter.
Who qualifies for NSFAS funding?
You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study at a public university or TVET college and you fall within one or more of the below categories:
- All SASSA grant recipients.
- Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per year.
- Persons with disabilities combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per year.
- Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per year.