When do I apply?
Capricorn TVET college 2024 application cycle opens on 1 April 2023.
How many choices of study may I apply for?
Nated – Two
NCV – Two
When and how will I receive the outcome of my application?
Online applicants will receive either a final or deferred status within 48 hours. Hardcopy applicants will receive either a final or deferred status within 5 working days.
Can I apply without a copy of my ID/Passport document?
Yes, you can apply without submitting a copy of your ID/Passport document.
Can I use the downloaded application form or do I request an original form?
Yes, you may submit a completed application form that you have downloaded. Harcopy applications are R200. Online applications are free.
Can I fax my application form?
No, you may not fax your application form. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Applicants wanting to submit a hardcopy application form can submit their application form at any of the four Capricorn TVET college campuses or the application can be sent via post to the College.
Can I apply with my mid-year grade 12 results for undergraduate programmes?
No, you may not. Applicants currently in grade 12 must either enter their final grade 11 results online or fill it in on the Hardcopy application form. Selection for applicants who completed grade 12 will be done based on their final grade 12 results.
Do you have financial assistance at Capricorn TVET college?
Yes, we have NSFAS, Eduloan and bursaries, which you may enquire about at our Finance Department on each of our four campuses.
Can I change campuses?
Yes, you can change campuses if and only if the course is offered at the campus on which you wish to study. This would also depend on space availability.
Do I need to pay the application fee if I have previously applied at Capricorn TVET college??
No, this is a one-off payment.
Can I upgrade my results at Capricorn TVET college?
No. You may, however, contact the Department of Basic Education to enquire about this.
Can I apply for Nated or NCV studies if I am writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) through IEB or SACAI examining bodies?
Yes, Applicants writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) through IEB or SACAI examining bodies can apply online by selecting “National Senior Certificate” under the Results Detail page of the online application process.
How does one qualify for a mature age exemption?
You would have to contact Universities South Africa (USAf) to enquire about this. USAf will evaluate your matric results and advise if you qualify for mature age exemption or not.
Do I need to apply again if I have applied the previous year and have not been accepted?
Yes, an applicant is required to fill out another application form for each academic year.
How do I apply towards a NSFAS bursary?
Applicants can click on the following link to apply online for a NSFAS bursary – https://nsfas.org.za/content/
Can I apply via email?
No, you may not apply via email. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Applicants wanting to submit a hardcopy application form can submit their application form at any of the four Capricorn TVET college campuses or the application can be sent via post to the College.
