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 support to students in tertiary institutions nationwide.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the application window will be open from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Fresh students are advised to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number.
NELFUND also appealed to tertiary institutions to show flexibility with registration and school fee deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement.
“Institutional authorities are encouraged to allow 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 said.
It further urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally notify NELFUND with their approved academic calendar to enable proper scheduling and coordination.
The student loan scheme is part of the Federal Government’s commitment to making higher education accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of financial background.
