The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The exercise is scheduled to run from October 23, to January 31, 2026.
Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, stated this in a statement.
He expressed appreciation for the continued cooperation of tertiary institutions nationwide and called for further collaboration to ensure a smooth and inclusive loan process for all eligible students.
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He said that institutions are reminded to update and upload verified records of both returning and newly admitted students on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal, as this step is essential for students to successfully apply and benefit from the scheme.
The portal will open on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and close on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include returning and newly admitted students of accredited tertiary institutions.
NELFUND said that fresh students may apply using either their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a Matric Number. Institutions are encouraged to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement.
Students that have not commenced their academic session were encouraged to formally write to NELFUND with their approved calendar to allow for scheduling flexibility.
The Fund also appealed to institutions to consider temporary registration measures for students whose loan applications are being processed, to ensure no student loses access to education due to financial constraints.
Enquiries
For technical support or enquiries, institutions can contact NELFUND via email at data@nelf.gov.ng or through its social media platforms: @nelfund on X and Instagram, and Nigerian Education Loan Fund – NELFUND on Facebook and LinkedIn.
The official website is www.nelf.gov.ng.
