The Scenda blog
Getting into tertiary, explained
Plain-English guides on NSFAS, APS scores, bursaries, deadlines and applying without the admin.
Student accommodation: residence versus private, the NSFAS accreditation rule, and when to apply
Why the residence box on your first application matters, what an accredited landlord is, and the three ways to house yourself.
Certified copies, consent forms and proof of income: the one document pack for every portal
Where to certify, the three-month rule, how to photograph a document so it is accepted, and the list.
Closing dates for the 2027 intake, and your real options once one has passed
The verified dates on Scenda, why programme deadlines come earlier, and the late windows that have actually happened.
The NBT: who has to write it, what it costs, and how to book without missing your closing date
R195 or R390, three years of validity, a month for results, and the venue rule for health sciences.
NSFAS 2027: who qualifies, the document pack, and the five mistakes that get applications rejected
The R350 000 rule, the loan band, the consent form nobody signs, and a document list you can tick off.
APS explained: the 1-to-7 table, your pass level, and what the number actually opens
Work out your APS in two minutes, learn which subjects count, and what to do if you are two points short.
Apply once, apply everywhere: the case for a single profile
Students lose offers to admin, not ability. Here is why one profile beats five separate application portals.
Understanding your APS score (and how to raise your options)
Your Admission Point Score decides which programmes you can apply to. Here is how it is calculated and how to make the most of it.
NSFAS 2027: what you need to know before you apply
Who qualifies, what documents to prepare, and the deadlines that matter — a plain-English guide to funding your studies.