The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, providing financial support opportunities for 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.
The agency urged fresh students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number. It also appealed to tertiary institutions to show flexibility regarding registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement.
“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 that institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session should formally notify NELFUND with their approved academic calendar to enable proper scheduling and coordination.
“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 agency added.
