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APS Calculator
Calculate your Admission Point Score and see which SA universities and programmes you qualify for.
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All 26 SA Universities

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NSFAS Guide

Everything you need to apply, track and fix your NSFAS funding.

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Always use the official NSFAS website only. Never pay anyone to apply — it's always free. my.nsfas.org.za →

How to Apply
Check Status
Allowances
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Problems
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✅ Step 1 — Check if you qualify
• SA citizen with valid ID ✅
• Household income below R350,000/year
• Studying at a public university or TVET college ✅
• Not already funded by another full bursary ✅
🌐 Step 2 — Create your myNSFAS account
Go to my.nsfas.org.za → Click "Register" → Use your SA ID number → Use YOUR OWN email → Create a strong password.
📄 Step 3 — Documents needed
• Your SA ID / Smart Card ✅
• Parent/guardian SA ID copies ✅
• Latest 3 payslips OR unemployment affidavit ✅
• Your bank account details ✅
• Proof of registration ✅
📅 Step 4 — When to apply
Applications open every September/October for the following year. Apply the day applications open — late applications are almost never accepted.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
• Wrong ID number ❌ • Incorrect bank details ❌
• Missing documents ❌ • Paying someone to apply ❌ (Always FREE!)
💳 Apply Now at myNSFAS →
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Accommodation

Find verified student accommodation near your campus.

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Safety first! Always visit before paying. Never pay a deposit without a signed lease.

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📋 Always sign a lease agreement
A proper lease must include: rental amount, deposit, notice period, what's included (water, electricity, WiFi).
💰 NSFAS accommodation allowance
NSFAS pays up to R45,000/year (R3,750/month). Your university must approve your residence first.
🚨 Red flags — walk away!
❌ Landlord can't meet in person
❌ Price is unrealistically cheap
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Meal Deals

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Valid Mon–Thu with student card
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Show your valid student card and get 30% off any pizza.
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All food & beverages with student card
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10% off all food and drinks with valid student card.
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🍗 Nando's
10% OFF
Show student card at till
Nationwide
10% off your meal with valid student card at any Nando's.
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💳 NSFAS Meal Allowance
R1,500/mo
For NSFAS funded students
Official NSFAS
NSFAS pays R1,500/month meal allowance if your university doesn't provide meals.
Check myNSFAS →
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APS Calculator

Calculate your Admission Point Score and see which SA universities you qualify for.

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Enter your Grade 12 marks (in percentages).

📝 Enter Your Grade 12 Marks
📋 APS Score Guide
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30+ APS — Excellent. Medicine, Law, Engineering.
25–29 APS — Good. Qualifies for most Bachelor's degrees.
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20–24 APS — Qualifies for many Diploma and some Degree programmes.
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15–19 APS — Certificate and Higher Certificate programmes.
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Below 15 — Consider a bridging programme first.
💡 Note on APS calculation
Most universities exclude Life Orientation. They use your best 6 subjects. Always check individual university websites for exact requirements.
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Student Wellness

Your mental health matters. Free resources for SA students.

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In crisis right now? Call SADAG 24/7: 0800 456 789 (FREE) or SMS 31393

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0800 36 36 36 — 24/7, all SA students
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About Us

South Africa's #1 free student survival app.

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ScholrZA
Founded 2025 · South Africa
💡 Our Mission

Every year, thousands of South African students miss out on NSFAS funding, bursaries and life-changing opportunities — not because they don't qualify, but because they simply didn't know where to look.

ScholrZA was built to change that. Our mission is simple: put every piece of information a South African student needs — in one free, easy-to-use app.

No paywalls. No confusion. Just real help, for real students. 🚀

👨‍💻 Who Built This
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Sudas Hussein
Founder & Developer
The ScholrZA Team · South Africa
📊 What We Cover
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All 26 Universities
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NSFAS Guide
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Bursaries
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APS Calculator
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Accommodation
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Student Wellness
🌐 Visit Our Website
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We'd love to hear from you. Reach out anytime.

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If any university contact, bursary deadline or NSFAS info is outdated, please let us know! We update the app regularly based on your feedback.
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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

📋 Overview

ScholrZA ("we", "us", "our") is operated by Sudas Hussein and The ScholrZA Team. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you use our app at scholrza.pages.dev.

📦 Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use this app.

When you voluntarily submit content (such as listing a textbook, posting accommodation or a job), you provide information like a WhatsApp number. This information is only used to connect buyers and sellers within the app and is not stored on our servers.

🍪 Cookies & Google AdSense

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information on how Google uses data, visit: policies.google.com

You can also view Google's full Privacy Policy at: policies.google.com/privacy

Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this and/or other sites.

🔗 Third-Party Links

Our app contains links to external websites including university websites, NSFAS, bursary providers and job platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reading their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

🤖 AI Assistant

Our AI chat feature is powered by Claude (Anthropic). Messages you send to the AI assistant may be processed by Anthropic's servers to generate responses. We do not store your chat history. Please do not share sensitive personal information (ID numbers, banking details) in the chat.

👶 Children's Privacy

Our app is intended for students aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

✏️ Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

📞 Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, contact us:

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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2025

📋 Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using ScholrZA ("the App") at scholrza.pages.dev, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

🎓 About the App

ScholrZA is a free information and resource platform for South African university students. We provide information about universities, NSFAS, bursaries, accommodation, textbooks, jobs, and student wellness. The App is operated by Sudas Hussein and The ScholrZA Team.

✅ Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the App to post false, misleading or fraudulent content
• Post spam, advertisements or unsolicited promotions
• Attempt to hack, disrupt or damage the App
• Use the App to harass, abuse or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or organisation

📢 User-Generated Content

When you post content such as textbook listings, accommodation listings or job postings, you confirm that the information is accurate and that you have the right to post it. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms.

⚠️ Disclaimer

The information provided on ScholrZA is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties about the completeness, accuracy or reliability of any information. Always verify important information directly with your university, NSFAS or relevant institution.

🔗 Third-Party Links

The App contains links to third-party websites including university websites, NSFAS, bursary providers and job platforms. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or practices of these external sites.

💰 Advertising

This App uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and data to personalise ads. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

🔒 Intellectual Property

All content, design and code of ScholrZA is the property of Sudas Hussein and The ScholrZA Team. You may not copy, reproduce or distribute any part of the App without our written permission.

✏️ Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated terms.

📞 Contact Us

If you have any questions about these terms: