VerifiedEligibility for NATED courses now depends as much on timing as on your marks. The courses are being phased out, so the people who still qualify are mainly students continuing an N-programme they already started, and new N4 applicants at colleges with remaining intakes.
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Who can still enrol
| Applicant | Can enrol? | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing N5 or N6 student in the same programme | Usually yes | Remaining examination sittings for your subjects |
| New N4 business studies applicant with matric | At some colleges, for a limited time | Whether your college still has an intake |
| New N4 engineering applicant | Rarely after 2026 | Engineering intakes closed first |
| New N1 to N3 applicant | No | These closed on 1 January 2024 |
NSFAS funding for N-courses
NSFAS has funded Report 191 programmes at public TVET colleges for eligible students. Funding follows your registration, so if your programme has no intake, there is nothing to fund. Apply at nsfas.org.za.
Good alternatives
- NC(V) Levels 2 to 4 from Grade 9.
- QCTO occupational qualifications for a specific job or trade.
- Learnerships run with SETAs and employers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start NATED business studies in 2027?
Possibly, if your college still has an intake for your programme under the staggered teach-out. Ask the college directly.
Does NSFAS fund N4 to N6?
NSFAS has funded Report 191 programmes for eligible students at public colleges, as long as you are registered on a programme the college still offers.