What Is NSFAS NBA and How To Sign Your NSFAS NBA If you are a First Time Entering Student (FTEN) or a new senior
student that has applied to NSFAS for the first time and you are
approved for funding, then you need to sign the NSFAS Bursary
Agreement form (NBA).
What Is NSFAS NBA?
NSFAS NBA stands for NSFAS Bursary Agreement.
It is a legal agreement between you (the student) and NSFAS that confirms:
- You have been approved for funding
- You agree to NSFAS terms and conditions
- NSFAS will cover your approved study costs
In simple terms:
The NBA is the contract that activates your NSFAS funding.
How NSFAS NBA it Works
Step 1:You will receive an email
notification to sign online
Step 2: The email will contain a link to the
online portal, click on the link
Step 3: You will be required to input your
ID number to receive a One Time
Pin (OTP).
Step 4: The OTP will be sent through an SMS,
to the cell phone number registered
with NSFAS.
Step 5 : Enter the OTP and sign the NBA online.
Once you have signed you will see a notification stating that the Terms and Conditions of the agreement have been submitted, which indicates that you have signed successfully.
If you have changed your cell phone number send the following supporting documents via
email to uds@nsfas.org.za to update your details:
1. Certified copy of your green barcoded ID or smart card
2. A completed affidavit specifying that you have changed your cell phone number (include
the new and old number on your affidavit).
How To Sign Your NBA
- You will receive an email with a link to sign online
- Click on the link to proceed to the online portal
- After inserting your ID number, you will receive a One Time Pin (OTP) through an SMS to your registered cell phone number.
- Type in the received OTP to continue with the signing of the agreement
- Sign the NBA online
- When finished, you will receive a notification on the screen that the Terms and Conditions have been submitted
Your parent or legal guardian should sign for you if you are under the age of 18
