VerifiedEvery public TVET college is covered by NSFAS, so the question is which public colleges are within reach of Johannesburg. Two have campuses inside the city, and several more are a short trip away. Private colleges in Johannesburg are not NSFAS-funded.
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Public TVET colleges in Johannesburg
| College | Campuses | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) | Alexandra, Ellis Park, Langlaagte, Parktown, Riverlea, Smit Street, Troyeville | Placement screening, then CJC iEnabler |
| South West Gauteng TVET College (SWGC) | Dobsonville, George Tabor, Molapo, Roodepoort, Roodepoort West, Technisa (Randburg) | Learner profile, then SWGC iEnabler |
Nearby public colleges
| College | Area |
|---|---|
| Ekurhuleni West | Germiston, Alberton, Boksburg, Kempton Park, Katlehong, Tembisa |
| Ekurhuleni East | Campuses including Benoni, Brakpan and Springs |
| Western TVET College | Randfontein, Krugersdorp, Carletonville |
| Sedibeng | Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, Sebokeng, Heidelberg |
Getting NSFAS at these colleges
- Apply for a place at the college.
- Apply for NSFAS at nsfas.org.za during its application window.
- Register at the college once accepted; NSFAS funds you only after registration is confirmed.
NSFAS funds tuition and allowances for eligible students on approved programmes. Allowances depend on your programme and where you live; some occupational trade certificates carry no NSFAS allowances.
Watch out for
- Private colleges in the CBD advertising “NSFAS accepted”.
- Agents who charge to apply for NSFAS; applications are free.
- Applying to NC(V) programmes that no longer take new students from 2027.
Guides: applying to CJC and SWGC George Tabor.
Frequently asked questions
Which TVET colleges in Johannesburg accept NSFAS?
Central Johannesburg TVET College and South West Gauteng TVET College, the two public colleges in Johannesburg.
Do private colleges in Johannesburg accept NSFAS?
No. NSFAS only funds public TVET colleges and universities.