Application results will be communicated to all applicants once NSFAS receives confirmation from the Institution that an academic offer has been made to you. This will be communicated to you before the start of the academic year via SMS, email and through your myNSFAS account at www.my.nsfas.org.za

– Log onto www.nsfas.org.za and click on the myNSFAS tab.
– Click on register. Tick on the acceptance option to allow NSFAS to verify and validate the information you provided.
– Type in your ID number as it appears on your ID document.
– 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 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 cellphone 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.

1. Log in to your NSFAS account on the myNSFAS student portal here
2. Enter your username and password and sign in
3. Click on “Track Funding Progress”

The verification of your ID number, name and surname is done immediately when creating your myNSFAS account. We use the verified details from DHA, if the information is incorrect, you will need to contact DHA to rectify it.

NSFAS funds a student for the duration of studies therefore NSFAS does not require the student to apply every semester or year. When a student is approved for funding it is for the whole academic year, and subsequent years after, provided that the student meets the academic progression requirements.

Yes, you will still receive other allowances such as food as well as travel or accommodation allowances

The system validates all information as received from the Department of Home Affairs. Ensure that you type in your ID number, name/s and surname exactly as they appear on your ID document or birth certificate.