The Junta Nacional de Auxilio Escolar y Becas (Junaeb) has launched a web application allowing new higher education students to take their photo for the Tarjeta Nacional Estudiantil (TNE) 2026 online. This initiative is part of the “Hazla corta, tómate la foto hoy” campaign, which began in early January, and aims to streamline the process for over 200,000 students. National director Camila Rubio Araya urges early completion to avoid last-minute rushes.
The Tarjeta Nacional Estudiantil (TNE) is a key benefit for Chilean students, providing discounts on transportation and other services. For those entering higher education in 2026, Junaeb has implemented a digital tool compatible with various devices, such as cell phones and computers, to capture the required photo without in-person visits.
The process launched with the “Hazla corta, tómate la foto hoy” campaign at the start of January 2026, aiming to expedite procedures for over 200,000 new students. “Among other TNE improvements, we have designed this free application so that students can complete this step calmly before the academic year begins. This way, they can finish it without needing to go to our service points. That's why we call on them to do this step in time and not leave it for the last minute,” explained Camila Rubio Araya, Junaeb's national director.
To use the platform, students must enter with their Rol Único Nacional (RUN) on the link provided by Junaeb. Then, personal data is requested, and a verification code is sent to their email. Once validated, an image of the ID card is uploaded, followed by taking the photo in passport-style, adhering to technical specifications.
Those preferring the traditional method can visit Junaeb's service points. This digital advancement fits into Junaeb's broader efforts to modernize student services, similar to the online process for applying or renewing scholarships. The measure addresses the need for efficiency amid growing enrollment in Chile's higher education.
