How NSFAS and Bursary Applications Work

Matric results day can bring joy, worry or both. Whatever your results say, you have options, and none of them need to be decided on the first day. First, check the admission requirements for the programme you want. Then phone Nomvula Khumalo and the Admissions team on 021 555 0208 and ask what is still open. Many degrees accept applications until places are full.

One set of results does not decide your future. It only shows you where to start. Prof. Thandiwe Mokoena, Vice Chancellor

If your marks fall short, ask about a Higher Certificate or a rewrite. Apply for a bursary early, and keep your documents in one folder.

How to build strong study skills

Start with a weekly plan. Block out lecture hours, reading time and one slot for rest. If you feel behind, visit Charlene Jacobs, our Student Support Officer, in your first month. Small habits kept up every week beat a late night before a test.

Why education still matters

A qualification opens doors, but the real gain is learning how to think and solve problems. At Tafelberg University in Rondebosch, our lecturers see students grow in confidence every semester, from first year through to postgraduate study.