cao.ac.za Check Application Status South Africa : Central Applications Office

Organization : Central Applications Office
Type of Facility : Check Application Status
Country: South Africa
Website : http://www.cao.ac.za/Default.aspx

How To Check CAO Application Status?

Applications for 2020 July intake NOW OPEN. Kindly follow the below steps to check your application status.

Related / Similar Service :
CUT Check Application Status South Africa

Select and enter one of the following:
** CAO Number
** ID Number
** Passport Number

Terms & Conditions

Application fees are not refundable.

In the course of the year, institutions will certainly make available new programmes. These will be added to the website as soon as we are informed of them.

Specified entry requirements are guidelines, used by institutions in conjunction with their selection processes. Admissions are limited by the number of places available.

Applicants are responsible for checking their acknowledgement letters and informing the CAO of any inaccuracies.

The institutions have full and final responsibility for selection decisions.

Offers of places may be withdrawn if the conditions are not met or if institutions discover that you have provided false information in your application for admission.

CAO:

The Central Applications Office processes applications for first time admission to Universities in KZN.

Check our programme list to find out more about study opportunities at:
Universities – University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), University of Zululand (UniZulu), Universities of Technology – DUT (Durban University of Technology), Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), TVET Colleges (Further Education & Training) – Elangeni TVET College, Majuba TVET College, Umfolozi TVET College and Private Colleges – Berea Technical College, CTU Training Solutions,

Central Technical College, ICESA Education, Institute for Quality Education, Training & Development, IStudent, MANCOSA, Oval International Campus, PC Training and Business College, Regent Business School, Rosebank College, Springfield TVET College. Apply for any of these online here, or download an application form.

Check out ‘Don’t know what to study?’ if you need help in deciding on your career or subject choices.

Application Fee

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 :

Note:

** Applicants With Tvet Programme Choices Only 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 100.00

** If we do not receive payment, your application information will not be made available to the institution/s.
** If your payment is not honoured, bank and administration charges will be passed on to you.

** All monies must be paid in South African Rands (ZAR).
** International applicant should ensure that the amount paid covers bank charges.
** International cheques are acceptable only if drawn on a South African clearing bank.

** People who are citizens of other countries (e.g. Lesotho) must pay the international fee if they do not already have permanent residence in South Africa or refugee or asylum seeker status recognised by the Department of Home Affairs.

Visit us at :
Mary Thiphe Street (formerly corner of Francois and Cato Manor Roads), Cato Manor, Durban

Call us on:
(031) 268 4444 or Share Call: 086 0860 CAO / 086 0860 226

International dialling code for South Africa +27

FAQ On CAO

Here are some frequently asked questions about the Central Applications Office (CAO) in South Africa:

What is the CAO?
The CAO is a centralized admissions office that facilitates applications to public universities in South Africa. It was established in 1998 to streamline the application process and to make it easier for students to apply to multiple universities.

How do I apply to the CAO?
To apply to the CAO, you must create an account on the CAO website and complete an online application form. You will need to provide your personal information, your academic qualifications, and your career interests. You can also apply for financial aid through the CAO.

When do applications open and close?
The CAO application period usually opens in August and closes in October. The exact dates vary from year to year, so you should check the CAO website for the latest information.

How much does it cost to apply to the CAO?
The application fee for the CAO is R250.00 (South African Rand). You can pay the application fee online or by post.

How do I know if I have been accepted to a university?
The CAO will send you an email notification if you have been accepted to a university. You can also check your application status online.

What if I am not accepted to any universities?
If you are not accepted to any universities, you can contact the CAO for advice on your next steps. The CAO may be able to help you find a place at a university that is not part of the CAO system.

Additional Simplified Procedure

You can check your CAO application status online by following these steps:
1. Go to the CAO website: https://www.cao.ac.za/.
2. Click on the “Check My Application” link.
3. Enter your CAO number, ID number, or passport number.
4. Click on the “Submit” button.

You will then be able to see the status of your application. The possible statuses are:
** Application Received: Your application has been received and is being processed.
** Application Under Review: Your application is currently being reviewed by the admissions committee.
** Offered: You have been offered a place at a university through CAO.
** Conditional Offer: You have been offered a place at a university through CAO, but your offer is conditional on you meeting certain requirements, such as passing your final exams.
** Rejected: Your application has been rejected.

Here are some additional things to note:
** You can only check your application status if you have applied for admission to a university through CAO.
** You will not be able to check your application status if you have applied for admission directly to a university.
** The application status checker is updated on a regular basis, but it may not be updated immediately after a decision has been made on your application.