Explore Your Student Funding Options
At Cornerstone Institute, we believe finances should never stand in the way of education. Explore our range of funding options and find the solution that best fits your circumstances.
Income Share Agreement (ISA) Funding
What if the cost of your degree didn't have to stop you from starting it?
Chancen International offers an innovative Income Share Agreement (ISA), where repayments are linked to your income instead of traditional debt.
- No traditional upfront debt burden
- Repay only when earning income
- Repayments capped for protection
- Designed to support access to higher education
How to Get Started
ISA Application Form – This is the primary application form that all prospective applicants should complete.
Surety Application Form – Once the applicant has submitted their application, their nominated surety should complete this form.
Email: sainfo@chancen.international
Phone: 071 325 2611
Mon–Fri | 08:00 – 17:00
Pay less monthly with Cornerstone Extender
Cornerstone Extender lets you pay your tuition fees over 24 months instead of 12. Twice as long to pay means a lower, fixed monthly payment, so you can focus on your studies instead of the next fee deadline.
- Lower monthly payments: roughly half of what you'd pay over 12 months
- A fixed rate and a fixed payment for the full term, so no surprises
- Quick online application, with a decision within 48 hours
- Settle early at any time, with no penalty
Who can apply
South African citizens aged 18 or older with a regular income. You'll need a green bar-coded ID book or smart ID card and your latest three months' bank statements.
For more information, contact the Finance/Bursary team:
Email: helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za
Phone: 021 448 0050
Mon–Fri | 08:00 – 16:00
Cornerstone Extender is offered by Extender Finance, a registered credit provider (NCRCP15303). Credit is subject to a credit and affordability assessment.
Flexible Tuition Funding Made Simple
FundiConnect provides students with a convenient way to finance their tuition and manage their education costs.
- Easy online application through Fundi
- Flexible repayment plans
- Direct payment to Cornerstone upon approval
Make Your Academic Journey Possible
Apply for an education loan of up to R500,000 and focus on your studies.
- Competitive discounted fixed interest rate
- Flexible repayment of up to 84 months
- Quick and convenient application process
View Capitec Education Finance at Cornerstone →
Study Now, Pay Later
Mobicred is a revolving digital credit facility that provides flexibility when managing study-related payments.
- Simple online application
- Flexible repayment options
- Convenient digital payment facility
Financial Aid at Cornerstone
Cornerstone Institute provides financial aid to assist eligible students who may experience financial difficulty in accessing higher education.
Financial aid is subject to Cornerstone's eligibility requirements, available funding and the applicable Financial Aid Policy.
- Support for eligible students experiencing financial need
- Applications assessed according to Cornerstone's requirements
- Assistance is subject to available funding
- Students should apply within the applicable deadlines
Contact the Cornerstone Finance/Bursary team at: bursar@cornerstone.ac.za