Quick answers to common questions about matric, NSFAS, bursaries, careers, graduate programmes, and study options in South Africa.
UniHelp is an independent South African education help portal that explains matric, NSFAS, bursaries, study choices, graduate opportunities, and related student topics in simple language.
No. UniHelp is independent and is not affiliated with NSFAS, the Department of Basic Education, universities, or government departments.
Yes. UniHelp has an APS calculator to help you estimate your APS using a common points system. Always confirm official university requirements, because different institutions may calculate APS differently.
No. A Bachelor pass allows you to apply for degree studies, but actual admission depends on APS, subject requirements, available space, and university rules.
In many cases, yes. It depends on your full results and whether you still meet the minimum National Senior Certificate requirements across your subjects.
NSFAS is one national student funding scheme for qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges. A bursary is a broader type of funding that can be offered by many different organisations such as companies, banks, departments, and foundations.
In some cases, yes, but it depends on your institution, the rules that apply there, and whether the accommodation is approved or recognised within the relevant system.
A graduate programme is usually a more structured pathway for degree graduates, often with rotations and long-term development. An internship is usually shorter work experience, often for students or recent graduates. A learnership combines structured training with practical work experience and often leads to a formal qualification.
UniHelp links to official DBE past papers and examinations resources on the Matric section so students can revise using trusted sources.
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