Is Hospitality Funded By Nsfas?

Is Hospitality Funded By Nsfas?

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Are you a student pursuing a hospitality course and wondering how to fund your studies? Look no further! The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a lifeline for several students in SA, offering financial help to those who need it most. But does NSFAS support courses in hospitality?

The National Certificate (Vocational) and National N-Diploma programs, including those in hospitality and tourism, offered by TVET colleges, are used to get support from NSFAS. In particular, at the undergraduate level, NSFAS may also provide financial aid for degrees in hospitality management and similar fields at institutions.

If you are a prospective student or already enrolled in a hospitality program, we will cover the types of hospitality programs that are qualified for funding, the application method, and what you can expect from NSFAS support.

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What is NSFAS?

NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges.

What does the bursary cover?

• Tuition
• Incidental/Personal care allowance
• Transport (students who reside between 0 and 9.9 km qualify for a transport allowance)
• Accommodation (only for students whose home address is 10km or more from their registered campus)
• Accommodation in an urban area
• Accommodation in a peri-urban area
• Accommodation in a rural area
• Registration

Qualification criteria needed to apply for NSFAS

• Only South African citizens are eligible for this bursary scheme.
• A student must be registered or intending to register on a PLP, NC(V), or Report 191 program at any of the fifty (50) public TVET Colleges in South Africa;
• Must need financial assistance (NSFAS will determine whether or not a student meets the financial eligibility criteria);
• Returning students must demonstrate proven and accepted academic performance (academically deserving) in line with the College’s progression policy or the progression prescriptions of the Bursary Rules and Guidelines (whichever is higher);
• Must not be enrolling for a qualification that duplicates previous learning that was state-funded; and
• Applicants will qualify if they fall within the maximum threshold of up to R350,000 of combined gross family income per annum and have been admitted to/received a firm offer for enrollment in a college.

Courses Funded By The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

NSFAS funds ministerial programs, and students must refer to each college; however, the generally funded programs are below:

• Engineering Studies – (National Certificate -Vocational) NQF levels 2-4 & Engineering Studies Report 191 N1-N6
• Engineering and Related Design; Electrical Infrastructure; Civil Engineering Construction; and Information Technology & Computer Science
• Business & Utility Studies (National Certificate—Vocational) NQF levels 2-4 & Report 191 N1-N6
• Management; Marketing; Finance; Office Administration; Economics & Accounting; Education & Development; Hospitality; Tourism; Safety in Society; and Transport & Logistics
• Pre-Learning Programme (PLP) funding through NSFAS

How to apply for Nsfas

You can apply through:

• TVET college bursary offices
• Online
• NSFAS head office

Contact Details

Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Twitter: @myNSFAS
Instagram: @myNSFAS
WhatsApp: +27 78 519 8006
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