NELFUND opens student loan portal for 2025/2026 academic session

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering financial assistance to 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.

NELFUND advised newly admitted students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number.

The agency also appealed to tertiary institutions to show understanding and flexibility regarding registration and fee payment deadlines for applicants awaiting loan disbursement.

“Institutions are encouraged to exercise flexibility in enforcing registration and payment deadlines for students whose loan applications are being processed,” the statement read.

NELFUND further requested that institutions yet to commence their 2025/2026 academic session formally notify the agency and provide their approved academic calendar to ensure proper scheduling and coordination.

“We appeal to all tertiary institutions to adopt temporary registration measures for students awaiting loan approval to prevent any disruption in their education due to financial constraints,” NELFUND added.