The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Monday announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, providing access to financial support for students across tertiary institutions in the country.
NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Tuesday, said the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The agency, while fresh students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number, also appealed to tertiary institutions to show understanding regarding registration and fee payment deadlines for applicants awaiting loan disbursement.
“Institutional Institutions are encouraged to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee Flexibility payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement
“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.
“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 said.
