Ekurhuleni West College Financial Aid

Ekurhuleni West College Financial Aid,

Ekurhuleni West (TVET) College (EWC) is a Technical and Vocational Education and Training College that introduced the National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) in 2007, introduced Level 3 in 2008 and NC(V) NQF Level 4 in 2009.The following NC(V) programmes will be proportionally offered at EWC in 2015:

Finance, Economics and Accounting; Office Administration; Marketing; Management; Tourism, Hospitality; Transport and Logistics; Engineering and Related Design; Electrical Infrastructure Construction; Civil Engineering and Building Construction; Information Technology; Computer Science; Mechatronics, and Education and Development.

The Corporate Centre of EWC is situated at Germiston Campus, cnr. Driehoek and Sol Roads, Germiston.

EWC comprises of 6 Campuses: Alberton, Boksburg, Germiston, Kathorus, Kempton and Tembisa.

These campuses see it as a challenge to also address life-long learning and developmental needs of individuals, organizations and economic sectors. EWC is gearing itself to become more responsive, effective, efficient as well as accountable to its clients and stakeholders and more prepared to meet training demands.

Please Note:

There are no accommodation facilities for students at EWC’s campuses.

Registration, enrolment procedure for

Campuses can be contacted for registration dates, fees and commencement of classes.

Please note: A registration fee as well as a deposit is payable upon registration. No cash will be taken at the Campus. A tailor made deposit slip must be obtained from the Campus. It is important that the registration number as provided by the Campus should appear on the deposit slip as reference number. Students will only be registered upon proof of payment.

Proof of payment should be handed in at the Campus.

All payments must be deposited into the bank account of the College at ABSA BANK. The outstanding balance must be paid in full before the commencement of the National examinations.

All students must submit or have the following available on registration:

An original / a certified copy of the latest school report / Senior Certificate or highest certificate or results.
An original / a certified copy of the identity document / affidavit and photograph in case of no/lost identity document / birth certificate.
Deposit / necessary fees.
Accompanied by money for textbooks, kits, stationery and learning material (where applicable).
Preferably accompanied by a parent / guardian if under 18.
Proof of residential address and relevant contact details.

Foreign Certificates

Students must have these certificates evaluated by SAQA: Postnet Suite 248, Private Bag X06, Waterkloof 0145, or SAQA House, 1007 Arcadia Street, Hatfiled, Pretoria. Tel. 012 431 5000 or visit the website www.saqa.co.za.

Students must have a valid study permit, until the end of the relevant study period.

Bursaries

Merit bursaries are awarded to students who have excelled in their field of study in the previous year / semester / trimester at EWC.

Indigent bursaries are awarded to enrolled students of EWC who are in financial need.

A nominated staff member and the Student Support Officer evaluate all the applications of students requesting financial support to further their studies.
All names of qualifying students are put to Campus Management for final approval via the Student Support Officer.
Requirements for application for indigent bursaries are available from the Student Support Officer per Campus.

DHET FET Colleges Bursary Scheme

DHET FET bursaries will be available for students who enrolled for NC (V) Levels 2, 3 and 4 in 2013 and Report 191 Courses in 2014. The following students are eligible to apply:

Only South African citizens.
Students wishing to enrol for Report 191 Nated Courses and NC(V) programmes.
Students who need financial assistance.
Students who excel academically.
NC(V) Levels 2/3 students who were awarded bursaries in 2014 and will be promoted to Levels 3/4 in 2015.
Students who were awarded bursaries for NC(V) Levels 2/3 in 2014 but will not be promoted to Levels 3/4 in 2015, will not be eligible for bursaries in 2015.

To be considered for a bursary award, the following documents must accompany the bursary application form that the College will provide:

Three certified copies of the student’s ID.
Two certified copies of the parent’s / guardian’s certified ID.
The latest original or certified copies of the parent’s / guardian’s pay slips.
Sworn affidavits from parents / guardians in the event that they are unemployed.
Proof of death in the event that parents / guardians are deceased.
Proof of residential address.

DHET Bursaies Are Not Guaranteed