How to Create a myNSFAS Account In 2025-2026

The NSFAS application window for the 2025 academic year opens in September 2024, requiring students to prepare and gather the necessary documents to apply by January 2025. Online applications are available, and applicants are advised to avoid last-minute submissions and ensure accuracy in completing the form.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), a South African government-funded initiative, is inviting tertiary institution applicants for funding for the 2025 academic year. The scheme, which offers funding for tuition, housing, transportation, living allowances, book allowances, and incidental/personal care allowances, will be open from September 2024 to January 2025. The scheme is expected to benefit many students, so applications are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply for NSFAS Funding For 2024

The NSFAS managers made significant changes to the application process. Applicants could submit funding applications via WhatsApp, the mobile APP, USSD, or the traditional application portal (myNSFAS). Learn about the new changes in the 2025 applications by reading this article.

To apply for the NSFAS 2025 bursary, you must register or create a myNSFAS account. This post aims to guide prospective beneficiaries on how to create this significant account, enabling access to the application form.

How to Create a myNSFAS Account

Please before you can apply online, create an account called the myNSFAS account where all online activities would be carried out. Follow the steps below to create the dashboard of the account.

Step 1: Log in to the official

Log onto www.nsfas.org.za and click on the myNSFAS tab.

Step 2.0: Register your profile

Click on register. Tick on the acceptance option to allow NSFAS to verify and validate the information you provided.

Step 2.1: Provide your ID Number

Type in your ID number as it appears on your ID document.

Step 2.2: Provide your personal and contact Details

Type in your name and surname as they appear on your ID Document.
Type in your email address and cellphone number. Your username will be your ID Number according to the new changes in 2023.

Step 2.3: Create a strong password

Create a password and confirm your password. Use alphanumeric and symbols

Step 2.4: Upload ID

Upload a copy of your ID.
Click on register.

Step 3: Verification of PIN

After clicking register, a One Time Pin (OTP) will be sent to the email address and cellphone number you provided.
Check your cell phone and email for the OTP.
Type in the OTP in the tab provided and click submit.

Step 4: Confirmation of Account

You will then receive another SMS and email confirming that your myNSFAS account has been created. You may now continue with your application.

Conclusions

The significance of this account cannot be overstated, as it will host a large portion of online activities. When you lose your cell phone number, you can use this platform to update your contact information.

Reach out to the scheme via the following handles

Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Twitter: @myNSFAS
Instagram: @myNSFAS

For more information about the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), visit the official website

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