Can you get a student loan in South Africa without a guarantor? Compare lender rules, the closed Standard Bank specialist offer, employed-student options, course eligibility and responsible alternatives.

Can you get a student loan for a private college or vocational training course in South Africa? Learn why NSFAS excludes private colleges, which alternative finance routes may be available, and what to verify before you apply.

Calculate illustrative student loan repayments in South Africa. Use our interactive tool to estimate monthly instalments, total interest and fees, and learn which costs and lender conditions to check before applying.