The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially launched its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering eligible students in tertiary institutions across the country an opportunity to access financial assistance.
According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the application period will begin on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and close on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
NELFUND advised newly admitted students to complete their applications using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number, noting that a matriculation number is not required at this stage.
The agency also called on tertiary institutions to accommodate students whose loan applications are in progress by adjusting their registration and fee payment deadlines accordingly.
“Institutional Institutions
are encouraged to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee Flexibility payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement,” the statement read.Institutions that have not yet commenced academic activities for the 2025/2026 session were advised to formally notify NELFUND with their approved academic calendar in order to allow for scheduling flexibility.
“Institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session should Special Notice formally write to NELFUND with their approved academic calendar for scheduling flexibility,” the statement added.
In its appeal, NELFUND emphasized the importance of ensuring that financial hardship does not hinder students from accessing education.
“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,” it stated.
