Central Application Clearing House Oppertunities Are Open Now

Central Application Clearing House (CACH) applications are open from 26 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. Students who have matriculated since the year 2000 and have not received firm offers from tertiary institutions are eligible to apply.

CENTRAL APPLICATION CLEARING HOUSE (CACH) 2024 APPLICATIONS

WHAT IS CACH?

CACH (Central Application Clearing House) is a government online system aimed at helping prospective students gain access to higher education institutions in South Africa as well as other related opportunities. This online service was created and implemented by the Department of Higher Education to bridge the gap between high school and tertiary education.

The Central Application Clearing House (CACH) service provides an opportunity for learners who have not yet found a place to study at higher education institutions. This system is helpful in the sense that it protects students from falling victim to fraudsters and fake higher education institutions. CACH is proud to work with statutory and registered organizations.

HOW DOES CACH WORK?

At universities and colleges, CACH plays a huge role in helping learners find a place.

This is how CACH works.

1. You need to sign up with CACH, your personal details including your ID number will be required. You will need to specify the study options/programs you wish to apply for.

2. CACH then shares your information with universities, public colleges and private colleges. If there are courses available for which you are eligible, you will be offered a place. The CACH system matches your Grade 12 results to courses that still have places available.

3. Your information is also shared with SETA for which you are eligible to learn.

4. Where places are available and you meet the requirements, institutions will contact you to offer you the opportunity to study at their institution.

5. The system will send an SMS or email to those who have been offered to accept or reject the offer. After the offer is accepted, institutions will directly contact those who have accepted the offer.

6. For students who are unclear about which career to pursue, CACH provides a referral service for career advice and information through DHET’s Khetha Career Development Service.

Who can apply for CACH?

The following prospective students can register on the CACH website: 

• You must have completed matriculation in 2000 or later.
• You must have a National Senior Certificate or Senior Certificate.
• You must intend to study in a university, university of technology, TVET college, or private college.
• Prospective students who were previously denied admission by universities and colleges.
• Prospective students who have improved their NSC examination results and would like to apply to various institutions.
• Matriculation students who have not been accepted into a higher education institution.

Do you pay for CACH?

The Central Application Clearing House (CACH) is a free service offered by South Africa’s Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Applicants are not required to pay an application fee when applying for CACH.

Benefits of using CACH:

• CACH is a free service.
• CACH makes it easy to apply to multiple institutions simultaneously.
• A CACH increases your chances of being accepted to a higher education institution.
• CACH can help you find a place to study that is close to home or offers the course you want to study.
• If you have not been accepted to a higher education institution, CACH is an excellent option to consider. It’s a free and easy-to-use service that can help you find a place to study.

HOW TO APPLY FOR CACH?

• Applying to CACH is easy, all you need is your cell phone to send your application through.
• You can text CACH on WhatsApp at this number: 078 776 8660
• Again you can email your name, surname, cell number, and ID number to [email protected] and CACH will call you back.

How to apply online for CACH:

• You can apply online at the CACH website: https://cach.cas.ac.za/
• Click on “LEARNER SIGN-UP” in the green bar.
• Click on “Sign Up Online Now”.
• Enter your identity number (if you are a South African citizen) or passport number (if you are an international student)
• You will then need to fill in your details and contact details.
• Agree to the terms and conditions and submit your application.
• You will receive a confirmation once your request has been submitted.

How do I check my CACH status?

Check if you’ve received an offer on the CACH website.

You will need to provide your CACH number/ID number/passport number to check whether you have received an offer.

When do CACH applications close?

CACH applications close on 31 March 2024. Please note that sign-ups will not be accepted after this date.

 If you are still unsure about what you want to study, you can also use CACH’s referral service for career advice and information through the DHET’s Khetha Career Development Service.

CACH Contact Details:

For any questions regarding this study service program, please contact CACH directly:

• Tel: 0860 690 722
• Working Hours
• 08 hrs to 16 hrs

Deadlines

• The CACH service for 2024 closed on 31 March 2024.
• The service will resume for 2025 intake in January 2025.