The answer is no they do not. NSFAS only provides funding for South African students who plan to study at public universities or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
If you’re not interested in taking out a loan and have a good academic record, you should consider looking for a bursary or a scholarship.
Bursaries and scholarships are other forms of financial aid that can help students pay for their education.
Scholarships are typically awarded based on merit, while bursaries are typically awarded based on financial need. Both scholarships and bursaries can cover the cost of tuition fees and living expenses.
Scholarships, bursaries, and grants are not required to be paid back, which makes them different from student loans.