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Sekhukhune TVET College is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution serving the Sekhukhune District in Limpopo, an area that stretches from Groblersdal through to Burgersfort and the surrounding platinum-mining belt. The college is accredited by Umalusi and governed under the Continuing Education and Training Act, and it exists to prepare students for … Read more

South West Gauteng TVET College (SWGC) is a public technical and vocational college operating under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), serving communities across Soweto, Roodepoort and the wider western Johannesburg area. It is one of the largest public colleges in Gauteng by student numbers and holds accreditation from Umalusi along with several … Read more

The NSFAS consent form is one of the required documents in every NSFAS funding application, including applications from students applying to public TVET colleges. This article explains what the form is, why NSFAS requires it, who must sign it, how to get it, how to complete it correctly, and what happens if it is left … Read more

A TVET student who logs into their myNSFAS portal and finds their funding suspended is dealing with one of the more urgent problems in the entire NSFAS system, since it directly threatens tuition coverage and monthly allowances mid-year. This article explains the specific reasons NSFAS suspends TVET funding, how these reasons differ from a straightforward … Read more

Finding a myNSFAS account suddenly blocked or frozen is one of the more stressful experiences a TVET college student can face, particularly when monthly allowances are relied upon for basic living costs. This article explains the most common reasons NSFAS blocks or suspends a student account, how the process differs from a simple login problem, … Read more

Many TVET college students who receive NSFAS funding want a straightforward answer to whether the scheme pays for a laptop, and if so, how the money is delivered and what it can be spent on. This article explains how the laptop or device allowance works for TVET students specifically, how it fits into the broader … Read more

Not receiving a confirmation email after submitting an NSFAS TVET application is one of the most common concerns students raise during application periods. This article explains why the email might not arrive, how to confirm whether the application actually went through, and the correct steps to take when the confirmation message never shows up. Does … Read more

The R350,000 household income threshold is the single most decisive figure in an NSFAS TVET application. This article explains exactly what counts as household income under this rule, how NSFAS verifies it, what happens at different income levels, and how TVET applicants should prepare their financial documentation for the 2026 academic year. What the R350,000 … Read more

Every year, thousands of Grade 12 learners want to submit their NSFAS application before their final matric results are out, since the application window typically opens in September while results only come out in January of the following year. This creates genuine confusion about timing, and this article explains exactly what a student can and … Read more

NSFAS TVET Application Reference Number Lost Losing an NSFAS reference number is a common problem for TVET students, but it is a recoverable one. This article explains what the reference number is, why it matters for a TVET application, and every method available to retrieve it in 2026, including what to do when a student … Read more

Losing access to a myNSFAS account is one of the most common problems TVET college students face, particularly during application windows and registration periods when portal traffic is at its highest. A forgotten or locked password stops a student from checking funding status, signing the bursary agreement, uploading documents, or confirming registration, all of which … Read more

Orphaned students form one of the priority groups that NSFAS recognises when allocating funding to TVET colleges. This article sets out exactly how the priority process works, what documents an orphan needs to submit, what funding covers, and how the application process differs slightly for students in this category. Does NSFAS Fund Orphans at TVET … Read more