Question 1

What is Septa?

Accepted Answer

Septa, identified by its terracotta 7 mark, is a South African educational social platform where learners can find expert tutors, discover bursaries, explore universities, calculate their APS, and connect with fellow students.

Question 2

Is Septa free for students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, creating an account, browsing bursaries, exploring universities, and using the APS calculator are completely free. Tutoring sessions are paid per session and split fairly between the tutor and the platform.

Question 3

Which South African bursaries are listed?

Accepted Answer

Septa aggregates NSFAS, government, corporate (Anglo American, Eskom, MTN), and university bursaries (UCT, Wits and others). The list is refreshed automatically every few hours.

Question 4

How does the APS calculator work?

Accepted Answer

Enter your matric subjects and final marks; the calculator instantly returns your APS score and shows which South African university courses you qualify for.