How to Register for NSFAS 2026

NSFAS Opening Date For 2026 Applications

How to Register for NSFAS 2026

How to Register for NSFAS 2026, How to apply for NSFAS 2026 if you have an account

NSFAS applications for the 2026 academic year are open from September 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Prepare all necessary documents and visit the NSFAS portal at www.nsfas.org.za to complete your registration and application

NSFAS, or the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, offers financial aid to South African students with genuine financial needs who cannot afford higher education. Registering for NSFAS can help secure funding for your tertiary studies. This article will guide you through the step-by-step process to register for NSFAS for the 2026 academic year. Follow along to prepare for your application.

NSFAS Registration Documents For 2026

To complete the NSFAS registration process smoothly, make sure you have the necessary documents readily available. These include:

A copy of student ID / Birth certificate
A Copy of the parent’s or guardian’s ID
A two-sided Smart card
Proof of income (where applicable)
Disability Annexure A form
completed Vulnerable Child Declaration form completed by a social worker
An applicant who has indicated that s/he has no family member details and/or abridged birth certificate must complete the Declaration: Non-SASSA

How to Register NSFAS Account for 2026

Visit the NSFAS registration portal at https://www.nsfas.org.za/ and navigate to the “myNSFAS” portal to start NSFAS registration process for 2026

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 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.