How to Create a myNSFAS Account In 2024-2025
How to Create a myNSFAS Account In 2024-2025
Applicants from all tertiary institutions are encouraged to apply for funding for the 2023 academic year. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), a government-funded entity in South Africa, has opened its portals from September 2023 to January 2024 for students who are already enrolled in their respective colleges and universities and require funding to cover their educational expenses.
The scheme offers its members funding for tuition, housing, transportation, living allowances, book allowances, and incidental/personal care allowances. This scheme benefits many students, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
How to Apply for NSFAS Funding for the 2024 academic year
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 2024 applications by reading this article.
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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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