How To Complete a CAO Application Form Online and The Documents Required

Publish date: 2024-08-02

CAO simply means the Central Application Office. Its primary assignment is to process admission letters of undergraduates into higher institutions of learning. CAO oversees undergraduate applications in most institutions in KwaZulu-Natal province, and they include all universities of technology, all universities, and then most private-owned universities.

One interesting thing about pursuing admission through CAO is that it offers you the opportunity to select up to six programmes of interest at a go at any of their affiliated institutions. There are over 1000 programmes available, and you don’t have to apply through six applications or pay separately for them; you need only one application, and you are good to go.

Steps On How To Complete The CAO Online Application

Before you proceed with your application, note that CAO will only accept one application form from you for a specific entry year and term and that you do not have to submit a duplicate application via the Internet if you have already submitted an application form at the organization. Lastly, ensure that you have your school and tertiary study details handy before kick-starting the process.

It is important to note that apart from applying online, you can also apply via CAO’s mobile app or website. To apply online:

How Much Does CAO Application Cost & How Does One Go About Making The Payment?

CAO applications are not free as the fee for administration costs South African citizens R250 while international students pay R300. Late payment of administration fees attracts additional charges. Payments are made via two methods. First, through EasyPay, and secondly, online. You can instantly pay online while applying. All you have to do s to follow the instructions on how to pay after you click ‘Process My Application.’

If you want to pay at a later date, kindly follow the underlisted procedure.

Note: For card payment, you can also visit the CAO office. However, it is important to note that the organization does not accept cash payment.

Everything You Need To Know About CAO Hardcopy Application 

There are various ways to carry our hardcopy application with CAO, and they include the following:

Note: After you must have completed your form and pay your application, it takes CAO two weeks to process them before sending them to the institutions.

Here Are The Requirements/Documents Needed For The Application Process

Step By Step Procedure Of Uploading Documents For The Application

How To Complete a CAO Change of Mind Request

A Change of Mind is an option designed for undergraduates who wish to alter their original study choice. This is usually done when an undergraduate no longer wants to do a particular course or when he/she wants to change the ranking of his choices.

How to carry out the process:

If you are an international applicant (i.e. a person who is not a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa, or a refugee/asylum seeker with a permit allowing study), you would have to apply directly to the institution, if you are applying for a short-term study.

However, you can apply through CAO for other institutions and choices at more than one institution. Simply send them an email via [email protected] or fax to +27 31 268 4422.

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