How Do I Create A New MyNSFAS Account 2026-2027

How Do I Create A New MyNSFAS Account 2026-2027

Step-by-Step Process to Create a New myNSFAS Account in 2026:

Applications for NSFAS for the academic year 2026-2027 are currently ongoing for University and TVET College students from the 21st of November 2025 through to the 31st of January 2026. Applicants must be South Africans from a family with a household income of R350,000 per annum to qualify for the bursary. Applicants are to visit the official website of NSFAS and proceed to create a myNSFAS account by clicking on the myNSFAS icon at the top right corner of the homepage.

If you have applied for NSFAS for the 2026-2027 funding and received a request to submit supporting documents, applicants are to log into their myNSFAS account to upload the required documents. A completed and signed Disability Annexure Form is required for people with disability. Please ensure that the medical report is merged with this disability annexure when you create a file to submit with your application.

NSFAS has the right to verify all information provided by the applicant and their parent, guardian, or spouse using independent third-party data sources. The Declaration form should only be completed by applicants under the age of 18 who are either orphans or considered vulnerable due to exposure to abuse, neglect, exploitation, violence, or substance abuse.

MyNSFAS is the official online portal where students apply for funding, track their application status, upload supporting documents, and receive important updates from NSFAS. Without a myNSFAS account, you won’t be able to apply for financial aid or receive your allowances, so it is important to register as early as possible. All you need is your South African ID number, a valid email address, and a cellphone number that you use regularly.

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What Is MyNSFAS

MyNSFAS is the official online portal for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in South Africa. It allows eligible students to:

• Apply for funding (tuition, registration, accommodation, allowances)
• Track application status in real time
• Upload and manage documents (ID, income proofs, consent forms)
• Update personal information and banking details
• Receive messages, appeal decisions, and download funding statements

Documents Needed To Create A New MyNsfas Account For 2026-2027

The list below is the documents needed to create a new myNsfas account:

• South African ID Document
• Valid Email Address
• Active Cellphone Number
• Strong Password

How Do I Create A New MyNSFAS Account 2026-2027

To open an NSFAS Account, read the steps below carefully and follow them.

• Visit my.nsfas.org.za
• Click on myNsfas icon at the top right corner of the homepage
• Click on register. Tick on the acceptance option to allow NSFAS to verify and validate the information you provided.
• Provide your ID number as it appears on your ID document.
• Provide your name and surname as they appear on your ID Document.
• Provide your email address and cellphone number. Your username will be your email address.
• Create a password and confirm your password.
• Upload a copy of your ID.
• Click on register.
• 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.
• You will then receive another SMS and email confirming that

your myNSFAS account has been created. You may now continue with your application

Types Of NSFAS Funding

NSFAS funds in two different ways, and they include;

• Bursaries: NSFAS grants bursaries to eligible students, and no repayment is required.
• Loans: NSFAS offers loans instead of bursaries. Loans require repayment; however, they come with advantageous terms and conditions.

Will I Pay NSFAS Back in 2026

For NSFAS loans, YES beneficiaries will have to pay back. The repayment process typically starts once you have been employed and reached a certain income threshold.

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NSFAS Contact Information

• Website: www.nsfas.org.za
  Email: info@nsfas.org.za
• South African students: 0860 067 327
• International students: +27 21 763 3232
• Physical Address: 10 Brodie Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa, 7700
• Postal Address: Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7801

Creating your myNSFAS account is the first and most important step in applying for financial aid for the 2026-2027 academic year. With just a few documents and your personal information, you can register online in minutes. Once your account is active, you will be able to apply for NSFAS funding, upload documents, and track your application status. For more info, visit here