The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially announced the opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to the management, the application period will commence on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and remain open until Saturday, January 31, 2026.
In a statement signed by Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, the agency expressed appreciation to tertiary institutions across the country for their continued collaboration and urged them to further support the smooth implementation of the student loan scheme.
Mrs. Oluwatuyi emphasized that the cooperation of institutions is critical to ensuring that all eligible students—both returning and newly admitted—can benefit from the initiative without hindrance. She noted that all tertiary institutions are required to update and upload verified student records on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal, a prerequisite for loan application and processing.
To facilitate a seamless rollout, NELFUND highlighted key operational details as follows:
| Item | Details / Action Required |
| Portal Opening Date | Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
| Portal Closing Date | Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
| Eligible Students | Returning and newly admitted students of accredited tertiary institutions |
| Student Identification | Fresh students may apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of Matric Number |
| Institutional Flexibility | Institutions are encouraged to be considerate with registration and fee deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement |
| Special Notice | Institutions that have not commenced their 2025/2026 academic session should formally notify NELFUND with their approved academic calendar for appropriate scheduling |
NELFUND further appealed to institutions to adopt temporary registration measures for students whose loan applications are under review, to prevent disruptions to their academic activities. The Fund reiterated its commitment to ensuring that no Nigerian student is denied access to education due to financial challenges.
For technical support or further inquiries, institutions and applicants are encouraged to contact NELFUND through its official communication channels:
- Email: data@nelf.gov.ng
- X (formerly Twitter): @nelfund
- Instagram: @nelfund
- Facebook & LinkedIn: Nigerian Education Loan Fund – NELFUND
- Website: www.nelf.gov.ng
The student loan program, launched to promote inclusive access to higher education in Nigeria, continues to form a key part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to reduce financial barriers for students and strengthen human capital development nationwide.
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