Vut Bursaries

You can apply for Edu-loan at the VUT campus (Finance). Edu-loan offers hassle free educational finance. As long as you, or a family member, receive a salary, paid into a bank account then you could qualify for an Edu-loan. What’s more, if we have an agreement with your, or your family member’s employer, we won’t even have to carry out credit checks.

Once your loan is approved we will:

  • Pay your student fees to the educational institution of your choice.
  • Assure you of affordable interest rates with a fixed monthly instalment.
  • Give you the option of an Edu-Xtras Smart Card for books and accessories.

You don’t even have to pay a deposit.

Contact numbers EDU-LOAN (016) 950 9948/9373

Call Centre: 0861 861 888 or 0861 861 VUT

Financial Aid Office

Vaal University of Technology

Private Bag X021

VANDERBIJLPARK

1900

You can qualify for a NSFAS loan if you are:

  • A South African citizen;
  • Registered at a South African university or University of Technology;
  • An undergraduate, studying for a first tertiary educational qualification; or
  • Studying for a second tertiary qualification, if this is necessary to practice in your chosen profession; (e.g. LLB or HDE)
  • Able to demonstrate potential for academic success;
  • Financially needy;
  • You will, however, be expected to make your own family contribution towards the total costs of your studies.(EFC)

How much money do you get?

  • There is a minimum award and a maximum award, which is determined annually by NSFAS. Please enquire at the Financial Aid Office for the current limits.

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