FREE EDUCATION FUNDING TOOL

Find out where you stand with study funding.

Check your bursary readiness with a matric APS calculator, or explore your likely NSFAS eligibility. Get a practical indication of what to review before applying.

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CHOOSE YOUR FUNDING PATHWAY

Bursary readinessAPS, subjects and household details

NSFAS eligibilityBasic financial and academic screening

Results provide guidance only, not approval or an official decision.

YOUR FUNDING PLAN

Select a checker to begin

Use the tools below to explore your options and prepare your next steps.

Funding Tool

Funding Eligibility Checker

Choose whether you want to check a bursary or NSFAS. The bursary side includes a full APS calculator with subject selection.

APS Calculator and School Subjects

Select up to 7 matric subjects and enter each percentage. APS is calculated automatically from your marks.

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South African citizen or permanent resident? Do you have a permanent disability? Currently studying or accepted at a public TVET College or University? Combined household income per year (R) Academic status Province Main field of study

South African citizen or permanent resident? Are you a SASSA grant beneficiary? Do you have a permanent disability? Combined household income per year (R) Studying or accepted at a public University or TVET College? Academic status Do you consent to NSFAS income and data verification? Have you already completed a degree funded by NSFAS?

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Three steps to prepare

Choose the pathwaySelect Bursary or NSFAS Checker.
Answer the questionsProvide your school marks and relevant funding details.
Review the guidanceUnderstand your result and verify it with the official provider.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

Guidance, not a funding decision

NSFAS and bursary criteria can change. This Edupstairs tool does not submit applications or guarantee financial aid. Always confirm the latest requirements with the funding organisation.

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