NSFAS Login – Answers to Most FAQ’s About myNSFAS Student Portal Account

Students who wish to pursue higher education but are financially strapped, usually search for scholarships as a means to further their education and reach their educational goals. If you have are in a similar situation, you can apply for bursaries, grants or scholarships.

There are grants you can apply for like the National Student Financial Aid Scheme or the NSFAS Funding. The NSFSA got founded through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act of 1999. The founders incorporated the NSFSA with it the Tertiary Education Fund of South Africa (TEFSA), which had stopped its operations in the year 2000.

Now, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act allows students to apply for financial assistance to attend public university or tvet colleges, whether in the form of a student loan or a bursary. There are, however, certain requirements that you must meet if you’re planning to apply for these grants.

Just like other applicants, you have to undergo a “needs test” that will review your current financial status to determine the amount of financial aid you will require and if you’re eligible for the NSFAS. The system is currently undergoing changes to make financial aid more accessible and available to more deserving students.

According to the most recent applicants of the NSFAS, they have found the application process to be both slow and complicated. Because of this, the system has come up with a plan, making it easier to see your application status and provide faster funding decisions. If you’re interested in applying to NSFAS, go through these FAQs to make the process much easier for you.

Where to Access the NSFAS Login?

NSFAS applicants, as well as, current students are strongly encouraged to create their own MyNSFAS account. This is a simple process that you can do online. Here are the steps to follow:

Visit the website, www.nsfas.org.za then click on MyNSFAS account.
Input your username and your password in the appropriate fields.
Click on the tab named My Personal Details.
Input your most recent email address and cellphone number.
Click on the Update Your Details button to continue.
Before you can proceed, you have to wait to receive a One-Time-Pin (OTP) on the email address and cellphone number that you have entered.
Once you receive the OTP, input it right away in the appropriate field then click the Submit button.
The details you have entered will appear in your personal account.

If you already have an account, you can log in by inputting your surname and password on Google and Facebook Accounts.

How to change NSFAS login details?

If you want to or need to make changes to your account details, or NSFAS Applications, you can do this too. Whatever your reason is for making these changes, here are the steps to follow:

First, visit the MyNSFAS student portal.
To log in, input your username, password, then click on SIGN IN.
Once you get in, click on My Personal Details.
Delete all of the incorrect or outdated information and replace it with the correct and updated information.
Click on Update Your Details. This will save all of the changes you’ve made to your login details.

How to create MyNSFAS account?

Before you can access the application process of NSFAS using your MyNSFAS, you first need to register your own account. To do this, go to www.nsfas.org.za. This is the official website of NSFAS. Once you have opened the website, follow these steps to create your own online account:

Look for the tab named MyNSFAS. Click on it.
Click on Register.
Tick the box that will allow NSFAS to verify the details you provide.
Input your ID number as stated on your ID document.
Input your complete names including your surname as these appear on the ID document you have provided.
Input your email address.
Input your email address again to confirm it.
Input your cellphone number.
Input your preferred password.
Input your preferred password again to confirm it.
Upload a copy of your ID document.
Click on Register.
Wait for the OTP on your cellphone and email address. Remember that this OTP will expire after 24 hours so you must use it right away.
Input the OTP then click on Submit.

After you have followed all of these steps, you should now be all setup. Every time you have to log in, simply input your correct username and password in the appropriate fields.

How to login MyNSFAS account?

When you need to access your account and check your NSFAS status, you must log in first. Here are the steps to do this:

Go to the site, https://my.nsfas.org.za/
Input your username and password in the appropriate fields.
Click on Sign In.

How to activate MyNSFAS account?

To activate your account, you need the OTP. As soon as you receive this OTP, input it in the corresponding field.

How to access MyNSFAS Student Portal?

You can access your myNSFAS student portal by following these steps:

Go to www.nsfas.org.za
Click on MyNsfas Account.
Input your myNSFAS login details – username and password.
Access your account.

You should then be able to see your payments. The payment allowances are either paid via the mobile wallet or through your institution.

How to unlock MyNSFAS account?

In your NSFAS account, you can access your NSFAS Wallet. Through this, you can withdraw cash or purchase from any merchant registered with NSFAS. The allowance that you receive depends on your consultations with various institutions. They communicate with NSFAS when you register. However, there might be a situation where you try to access your account but you get a message saying that it’s locked.

This may happen because you have typed the password for your NSFAS Wallet incorrectly more than 3 times consecutively. This is a security measure that prevents unauthorized individuals from gaining access to your account. To prevent this from happening, you must memorize your password.

If you’re a first-time user, the process can feel daunting but in reality, it is pretty simple. Before you can access this part of your account, you should first access the wallet. Here are the steps to do this:

When you activate your NSFAS wallet, you’ll receive a welcome SMS message.
Open the message then verify your account by dialing *134*176#.
Also, reply to the message with your ID number.
After a few moments, you will receive a password.
Use this password whenever you need to make a transaction.
Remember to keep this password secure and in your mind at all times. As much as possible, don’t save or keep this password (or any other passwords) on your cellphone.

In case you find yourself unable to access your account because it’s locked, follow these steps to unlock it:

Log in to your account using your username and password.
Go to NSFAS Connect.
Create a case
Use your cellphone to take a photo of your ID document and submit.
Input your cellphone number.
State your case.

You can also send a request to NSFAS via their email contact details or through DM in the NSFAS social media account.

How to delete MyNSFAS account?

If you wish to delete your NSFAS account, you would have to make a written request and submitted this to the NSFAS office. You can also email NSFAS to ask about this request.

How to create MyNSFAS portal account?

Through the authority of the NSFAS, you can now create a student portal account. The online portal will enable you to create an account or log in to regulate specific academic activities.

You may visit and access the NSFAS using either your cellphone or computer by visiting the portal at https://my.nsfas.org.za. If you already have an account, you can already access this portal.

How to re-register MyNSFAS portal?

If for some reason your account doesn’t exist anymore, you can re-register to the MyNSFAS portal. To do this, follow these steps:

Go to www.nsfas.org.za
Click on MyNSFAS tab
Click on register
Tick the box that will allow NSFAS to verify the details you provide.
Input your ID number.
Input your complete name.
Input your current email address.
Input your email address again to confirm it.
Input your cellphone number.
Input your password.
Input your password again to confirm it.
Upload a copy of your ID document.
Click on Register.
Wait for the OTP on your cell phone and email address.
Input the OTP then click on Submit
This completes your re-registration process.

How to unlock MyNSFAS portal?

Just as you would unlock your NSFAS Wallet, you would follow the same steps to unlock the portal:

Log in to your account
Go to NSFAS Connect
Create a case
Submit an ID photo
Input your cellphone number
State your case

How to reset MyNSFAS portal password?

If you enter the wrong password or forget your password, you can reset password on the NSFAS portal by following these simple steps:

Click on the Forgot Your Password button then input your ID number.
Wait for the OTP in your cellphone or email.
Input the OTP in the appropriate field and then click on Submit.
Input your new password.

Why is my MyNSFAS closed?

The most common reason for this is that you haven’t accessed your account in a long time. But if you think this is an error, contact NSFAS right away.

When does NSFAS close?

The application closing date for NSFAS is on the Friday, January 21, 2022.

NSFAS Contact Details

Twitter: @myNSFAS
Physical Address:10 Brodie Road, House Vincent 2nd Floor, Wynberg, Cape Town 7700.