Millions of students across South Africa have come to depend on NSFAS funding for the pursuit of their educational dreams. If you are looking to enrol at Northlink TVET College, you may be one of the eager prospective students who want to know whether or not NSFAS will be able to fund your education
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been responsible for funding the educational careers of millions of South African students since its inception in 1999.
The financial aid scheme is supported by government funding as well as local and international donations and has become a saving grace for many students in need of education funding.
Who Does NSFAS Cover?
In 2018, NSFAS committed itself to full bursary status, no longer requiring students to repay the funding that they received through the scheme. Though this development came with a few changes, NSFAS maintained that funding for public and nationally registered institutions would still be offered.
This meant that the 26 public universities and 50 public Technical and Vocational Training and Education (TVET) colleges in the country would still be supported.
Will NSFAS Cover Northlink College Courses?
Northlink College, which has been operational since 2002, is a recognised public college in South Africa. Its public status and accreditation mean that it forms a part of those 50 TVET colleges that are still supported by NSFAS.
Therefore, students who are looking to earn training and skills education at Northlink College can rest assured that if they meet the eligibility requirements, their studies will be funded by NSFAS.
What to Study
Northlink College offers different levels of qualification that prospective students can pursue, including the following:
- Certificates
- National Certificates
- National Introductory Certificates
- Higher Certificates
- National Diplomas
- International Diplomas
- Occupational Courses
- Learnerships
- Skills
- Trade Tests
- NC(V)
- Report 191
- Other Accredited
NSFAS will fund any course qualifications with National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels 2-4 and Report 191 N1-6.
The fields of study available to students and their respective specialisation options include the following:
- Arts and Culture – Performing Arts.
- Services – Beauty Therapy; Hairdressing; Early Child Development; Tourism; Primary Health; Cosmetology; Hospitality; Hospitality and Catering; Educare; Clothing Production Intro.
- Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences – Medical Secretary Sport; Fitness (Exercise Specialist); Information Technology (IT); Sport Administration; Sport Management.
- Physical Planning and Construction – Welding Application and Practice; Building and Civil Construction; Community House Building; Civil Engineering and Building Construction Level; Building and Civil Construction; Competency Based Modular Training (CBMT): Painting; CMBT: Bricklayer.
- Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology – Autotronics; Engineering Fabrication; Engineering Studies: Mechanical, Electronics; Fitter and Turner; Electrical; Boilermaker; Programme Logic Controller; Mechanical Engineering: Fitting, Machining and Tooling; Automotive Spray painting; Mechanical Engineering: Pipe-Fitting; Automotive Repair and Mechanics; Hot Water System Installation; Mechatronics; Welder; Wall and Floor Tiler; Vehicle (Spray) Painter; CBMT: Plasterer; CBMT: Panel Beater; CBMT: Metal Machinist; CBMT: Mechanical Fitter; CBMT: Electronic Equipment Mechanician; CBMT: Diesel Fitter; CBMT: Carpenter and Joiner; Automotive Motor Mechanics; CBMT: Automotive Electrician; Electrical Light Current Electronics; Electrical Heavy Current; Building and Civil Construction; Engineering and Related Design; Electrical Infrastructure Construction; CBMT: Plumber; CBMT: Electrician; CBMT: Carpenter; Boilermaking; AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design).
- Law, Military, and Security – Legal Secretary; Safety in Society.
- Business, Commerce, and Management Studies – Business and Utility Studies; Business Studies: Secretarial, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management; Banking; Public Management; Office Administration Level; Marketing; Management Assistant; Financial Management; Finance, Economics and Accounting; Business Management.
If you are planning to study at Northlink College and have not yet secured funding, visit the myNSFAS portal and apply.
