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NSFAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 2025-2026

NSFAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 2025-2026, nsfas login

NSFAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is a list of answers to common questions of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. The purpose of this is to generally provide more detailed information on frequent questions or concerns of students about NSFAS.

Below is a list of NSFAS FAQs for 2024

Is NSFAS Applications open for 2025?

Ans: Yes, The National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Online Application for 2025 is open

When does NSFAS close for 2025?

Ans: NSFAS Application for 2025 will be closing on 21 January 2025

Why has NSFAS chosen to work with Thusong Centres for the 2025 Application Cycle

Ans: Thusong Service Centres are one-stop, integrated community development centres, with community participation and services relevant to people’s needs. They aim to empower the poor and disadvantaged through access to information, services and resources from the government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), parastatals, businesses, etc. enabling them to engage in government programmes for the improvement of their lives.

I no longer remember or use the email and cell number I registered with; how can I retrieve my OTP?

Ans: To get your OTP, visit www.nsfas.org.za, click on myNSFAS Account and follow the prompt

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How to Create myNSFAS Account 2025-2026

If you want to create myNSFAS account, follow the step-by-step below:

Go to NSFAS website www.nsfas.org.za online
At the top right side of the page, click on myNSFAS tab
Make sure you have all your supporting documents with you
Then, click on “Register” to begin the process
Check the acceptance option to allow NSFAS to verify and validate the information you have given
Enter your ID number as it appears on your ID document.
Type your name and surname as they appear on your ID Document
Enter your cellphone number and email address
Then, create a password and verify the password for your account
Upload a copy of your ID document
Click on “Register”
A one-time PIN (OTP) will be sent to the cellphone number and the email address you provided
Visit your email address and cellphone number to check One Time Pin (OTP)
Enter the OTP in the space provided
Click on the Submit tab
After submitting, you will then receive an SMS and email message confirming the creation of your myNSFAS account. Remember that without myNSFAS Account, you will not be able to apply for NSFAS and Check your Status.