To Accomplish your Cao Application you are required to pay an Application fee,This Guide will Lead to successful CAO Fee payments. CAO stands for the Central Applications Office which is used to submit applications to higher education institutions. Here’s how to check your application status on CAO.
CAO is the Central Applications Office. They are a centralised applications service offering access to the fullest range of study opportunities in Higher and Further Education in Southern Africa.
CAO Application Intakes
January Intake Fees:
If received by CAO on or before October 31:
- SA citizens: R250
- International Applicants: R300
If received by CAO on or after November 1:
- SA citizens: R470
- International Applicants: R580
July Intake Fees:
If received by CAO on or before May 31:
- SA citizens: R250
- International Applicants: R300
If received by CAO on or after June 1:
- SA citizens: R470
- International Applicants: R580
How To Pay CAO Application Fee?
This administration fee, non-refundable in nature, is structured as follows for January and July intakes:
You can pay your CAO application fee at several retail stores and outlets that display the EasyPay sign. These stores include:
- Pick n Pay
- Checkers
- Shoprite
- Woolworths
- Any store displaying the EasyPay sign
CAO Application Fee Online
- Visit the CAO website.http://www.cao.ac.za/
- Submit your application.
- After selecting ‘Process my application,’ you’ll be guided on how to pay the administration fee. Online Payment at a Later Date (for online or app submissions):
- Click on ‘My application’ on the homepage.
- Enter your CAO or ID number.
- Click ‘Submit.’
- Select ‘Pay Now by Credit Card.’
CAO Application Fee Offline (for hard copy submissions):
- Click on ‘My application’ on the homepage.
- Enter your CAO number from your application form.
- Click ‘Submit.’
- Choose ‘Make a payment.’
CAO Application Fee Physical Payment
- Submit the fee at EasyPay outlets (Shoprite, Checkers, PicknPay, Boxer Superstores, Woolworths, etc.).
- Present your CAO number and ID number.
- Use your unique EasyPay number as a reference.
- Alternatively, pay at CAO offices at Gate 11, May Thiphe Street, Cato Manor, Durban (card payments only).
