Creating an email address and your NSFAS account are very important steps in starting the registration and application process. To learn how to do both of these, keep reading!
How to create an email address
1. Open your internet browser and search for free email sites. Some examples include: Gmail, Yahoo, and iCloud.
2. Select your email site of choice and choose 'create an account' since you do not have any log in details yet.
3. Set up your account following what steps the site needs you to follow. The most common information you will need to input is your first and last names and your date of birth.
4. You will need to create a username and password. You may not be able to use the username you want to if it has been taken and so you may need to use a different one.
5. There are other additional options after creating your username such as adding a profile picture or other information. This is mostly optional.
6. Done! Remember to keep your username and password safe and do not share them with anyone.
How to create your myNSFAS account
1. Log in at www.nsfas.org.za and click on the myNSFAS tab.
2. To register an account, you need to create a username and password using your ID number, email address and cellphone number. Alternatively, you can also sign up with Facebook or Google.
3. You will receive a one time pin using the number your registered with. Input the OTP in the block provided.
4. You will receive a confirmation message and email address using your contact details you used.
5. Done! Remember to keep your username and password secure.