The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering financial support to students in tertiary institutions across the country.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications,
The agency also appealed to tertiary institutions to exercise flexibility regarding registration and tuition fee payment deadlines for students whose loan applications are still being processed.
“Institutional authorities are encouraged to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement,” the statement read.
It further directed institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally notify NELFUND of their approved academic calendar to ensure proper scheduling and processing of applications.
“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 added.
