APPLICATION DATES AND FEES
| APPLICATION FEE | To start studies in January | To start studies in July | To start studies in July | ||||||
| Date | SA Citizens | International applicants | Date | SA Citizens | International applicants | Date | SA Citizens | International applicants | |
| If form and fee reach us on or before | 31 Oct | R 245.00 | R 300.00 | 31 May | R 245.00 | R 300.00 | 31 May 2020 | R 245.00 | R 300.00 |
| If form and fee reach us on or after | 01 Nov | R 465.00 | R 575.00 | 01 June | R 465.00 | R 575.00 | 01 June 2020 | R 465.00 | R 575.00 |
| Applicants who ONLY have TVET Programme Choices do not incur a late application fee. |
| Any request to add, change or renumber programme choices will incur a “change of Mind” Fee of R 135.00 |
Citizens of other countries must pay the international fee if they do not have permanent residence in South Africa or refugee or asylum seeker status recognised by the Department of Home Affairs.
All monies must be paid in South African rands
Ways of paying the CAO application fee
| Payment option | Where payment can be made | Payment type accepted |
| EASYPAY * Preferred payment option* | Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Woolworths or any store displaying the EasyPay sign. | Cash, Debit or Credit Card |
| Paying online by Credit Card | Visit www.cao.ac.za Click on ‘My Application’, enter your CAO or ID number and follow the prompts. | Credit Card Payment ONLY |
| Credit or Debit Card payment | At the CAO Office. Gate 11, UKZN, Mary Thiphe Street, Cato Manor, Durban | Credit or Debit Card |
You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.