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Who qualifies for NSFAS in South Africa?
NSFASEligibility basics, household income rules, and common reasons students get rejected.
What happens if you fail matric?
MatricYour options after failing matric: rewrites, upgrades, TVET pathways, and skills routes.
What is a bachelor pass in South Africa?
MatricMinimum requirements and what it means for university entry (plus APS context).
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CategoryEligibility, applications, rejections, appeals, allowances, and accommodation.
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CategoryPass types, results, rewrites, upgrades, and what you can do next.
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