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Assessment guidance

Disclaimer

MyQualify helps people in South Africa identify support, services, concessions, funding routes and opportunities they may qualify for. The assessment is a screening tool, not an approval decision.

Possible matches only

Official sources decide

No paid intermediaries

Screening, not approval

When MyQualify says that a user may qualify, it means the programme appears relevant based on the answers provided and the public rules reviewed. It does not mean the user has been accepted, approved, funded or guaranteed any benefit.

  • Final decisions remain with the responsible institution.
  • Officials may ask for documents, interviews, assessments or verification.
  • A programme can change its criteria, budget, deadlines or application process.

Information source

MyQualify summarises public information from official and verified sources where reliable programme details are available. The website tries to present those rules clearly, but users should always open the official source before applying or making decisions.

  • Official links are included so users can verify current rules.
  • Dates shown in reports indicate when programme details were last checked.
  • Local, provincial and national rules may differ by location and circumstance.

No professional advice

MyQualify is not legal, tax, financial, medical, immigration, social-work or government advice. It should be used as a practical first screen only. Users with urgent, complex or high-risk situations should contact the official institution or a qualified professional.

  • Healthcare concerns should be directed to health professionals or emergency services.
  • Legal deadlines should be checked with Legal Aid SA or a qualified legal adviser.
  • Tax, immigration and financial decisions should be confirmed with suitable professionals.

Scam and fee warning

Users should be careful of anyone asking for money, identity documents, banking details or login information in exchange for grants, bursaries, benefits or application shortcuts. Many legitimate public programmes do not require an agent.

  • Use official websites, offices and published contact channels.
  • Do not pay unofficial application fees unless the official source clearly requires them.
  • Report suspicious requests to the relevant institution or authority.

Coverage limits

The first public version of MyQualify focuses on a carefully selected set of South African programmes and source-backed routes. A no-match result does not mean that no help exists. It only means no strong match was found in the current dataset from the answers provided.

  • New sources and categories may be added over time.
  • Some opportunities may be seasonal, local or temporarily closed.
  • Users should still check local offices, community organisations and official portals.

User responsibility

Users remain responsible for the accuracy of their answers, the documents they submit and the choices they make after reading a MyQualify result or PDF report.

  • Answer the assessment honestly and carefully.
  • Check official requirements before applying.
  • Keep records of applications, reference numbers and correspondence.