University of the Western Cape UWC Fees And Funding

University of the Western Cape UWC Fees And Funding 2022.

Students should make allowances for the following expenses in their financial plan:

• Tuition fees
• Textbooks, stationery and study supplies
• Residence fees (where applicable)
• Personal expenses
• Meals/Food (where applicable), and
• Travelling (to and from UWC)

The council of UWC reserves the right to amend all fees without prior notice. Tuition fees are charged per module within a prescribed programme. Students who register for more or fewer than prescribed will be charged accordingly.

For an estimation of what your module will cost, visit the university’s Academic Programmes page.
Click for UWC’s Online Quotations and Pro-forma Invoices.

Please consult the Student Finance Department or the website for the terms of payment.

The Student Finance Department comprises of two operational areas which are:

• Student Accounts (Cash Office)
• Student Credit Management (SCM)

Central Application Clearing House

Terms of Payment

1. Personal liability will attach to a registered student (or their legal guardian) for all tuition and accommodation fees, notwithstanding any award of a bursary that they may have received.
2. Note: The contract which forms part of the Application Form for admission to the university which was signed by the registered student and/or their legal guardian, legally binds the registered student and/or their guardian to pay the full tuition fees, accommodation fees, and any ancillary costs for the year of registration as determined by the university.
3. As a student’s fee account is linked to their academic record and accommodation choices, it shall​ be their responsibility to ensure and verify the accuracy of such information. ​​

Please note the financial clearance processes on the following categories:

1. First-year applicants must apply for funding via the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) at www.nsfas.org.za. Applications will reopen from 9 January 2021 to 20 January 2021, the results of which will be made known from 1 February 2021.
2. Senior students who qualify for NSFAS will be cleared for registration for 2021 and will not be required to pay the upfront amount.
3. Senior students who do not qualify for funding will be required to consult with SCM for payment arrangements.
4. Students who are unable to settle their outstanding debt must make payment arrangements with SCM.
5. Students who are bursary holders must provide proof of the bursary to the Financial Aid Office for verification.
6. International students are expected to settle their fees in full at registration. Students who have refugee and asylum seeker status must make contact with the SCM Office to make appropriate arrangements.
7. All students who do not qualify for NSFAS or full cost funding will be required to pay the prescribed minimum upfront payment on or before registration.
8. Students with a gross combined family income of up to R600 000 per annum will be required to apply for the DHET grant. Please complete the online application via this link: http://bit.ly/2hk0kv3