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Is TUT Funded By NSFAS?

Is TUT Funded By NSFAS? One of the questions that prospective students often ask is whether TUT is funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). YES; TUT is one of the public higher education institutions that participate in the NSFAS programme. This means that eligible students who are admitted to TUT can apply for financial aid from NSFAS to help them cover the costs of tuition fees, accommodation, and other related expenses. In this article, an applicant will get to know who is eligible for NSFAS funding and how to apply.

What does the NSFAS bursary cover?

Amounts indicated for accommodation, living allowance, transport and learning materials need to be aligned with the approved latest DHET guidelines.

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Accommodation
As per the actual costs charged by the university (costs for private accommodation must not exceed costs for university residence)
Transport (up to 40 km from the institution) R7 500 per annum
Living allowance R15, 000 per annum
Book allowances R5200 per annum
Incidental/personal care allowance of R2900 per annum for students in catered residences

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Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Nsfas Application Date 2024-2025

The NSFAS 2024-2025 application will be available beginning on November 7, 2023, and will end on January 21, 2024.

Who Qualifies for The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Nsfas Allowance 2024-2025?

All South African citizens
All SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding
Applicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum
A person with a disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum
Students who started studying before 2018 and whose household income is not more than R122 000 per annum.

Nsfas Application Requirements Needed 2024-2025

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will require more information from you to process your application, so you need to provide the following supporting documents to ensure your application is successful.

Provide your own cellphone number and email address
You must have a copy of your ID or birth certificate
National ID copies of parents, guardians, or spouse
The evidence of your income or 1 year’s IRP5 if necessary
The proof of income of your parents, guardian, or spouse.
If you are a SASSA grant recipient, you don’t need to provide any evidence of income.
All Applicants with a disability should provide and submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form
An applicant known as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development should also provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form.

How to Apply for Nsfas Application 2024-2025