How To Activate NSFAS Wallet For 2026

NSFAS TVET Semester 2 Funding Application 2026

How To Activate NSFAS Wallet For 2026

How To Activate NSFAS Wallet For 2026,

If you’ve been approved for NSFAS funding for the 2026 academic year, activating your NSFAS Wallet is crucial to accessing your allowances for educational expenses. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to activate your NSFAS Wallet

What You Need to Access Your NSFAS Wallet

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

Your own cell phone and valid phone number
Proof of South African citizenship
Your NSFAS Bursary Agreement signed (if you’re a new student)
Be a SASSA grant recipient or have a household income of up to R350,000 per year
Enrollment at a registered NSFAS university or TVET college
No age limit applies

See Also: How Much Is NSFAS Money For 2026

Steps to Create and Activate Your NSFAS Wallet for 2026

Wait for NSFAS Confirmation:

Once your NSFAS application is approved, you will receive a “Welcome” SMS from NSFAS to notify you.

Verify Your Account:

Dial 120176# on your mobile phone.
Enter your ID number to validate your account.

Receive Your Password:

You will be sent a password via SMS, which will be used for your NSFAS Wallet transactions.

Start using your wallet:

You can now use your wallet

Why You Must Create and Activate Your NSFAS WALLET

You will benefit from the setting up and activation of an NSFAS wallet in the following ways:

The NSFAS Wallet enables the direct disbursement of funds to students, eliminating the need for physical cash or checks.
The NSFAS Wallet lets students view their balance, track transactions, and make payments. It can be accessed via smartphones. Students can use it to pay for approved educational expenses at approved merchants.