The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering financial assistance to students across tertiary institutions in the country.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Oluwatuyi explained that fresh students are required to apply using either their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number.
The agency also appealed to tertiary institutions nationwide to demonstrate flexibility with registration and tuition payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement.
“Institutions are encouraged to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement,” the statement read.
It added that institutions yet to commence their academic sessions should formally notify NELFUND of their approved academic calendars to allow for scheduling flexibility.
“NELFUND appeals to all institutions to consider temporary registration measures for students whose loan applications are being processed to ensure that no student loses access to education due to financial constraints,” the statement concluded.
The student loan initiative, a key component of the Access to Higher Education Act, aims to promote inclusive access to tertiary education and reduce financial barriers for Nigerian students.
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