NELFUND Opens Student Loan Portal For 2025/2026 Academic Session

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the portal will be open from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026.

NELFUND appreciated the continued cooperation of tertiary institutions nationwide and seeks their further collaboration to ensure a smooth and inclusive loan process for all eligible students.

It reminded institutions to update and upload the verified records of both returning and newly admitted students on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal, as this step is essential for students to successfully apply and benefit from the scheme.

The statement noted that returning and newly admitted students of accredited tertiary institutions are eligible to apply for the loan.

“Institutional Flexibility. Institutions are encouraged to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement

“Special Notice: Institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session should formally write to NELFUND with their approved academic calendar for scheduling flexibility,” the statement said.

It added that fresh students may apply using either their admission number or JAMB registration number in place of a matriculation number.

NELFUND urged institutions to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement.

It added that institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session should formally write to NELFUND with their approved academic calendar for scheduling flexibility.

NELFUND further appealed to 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.