The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday by the body's Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.
According to him, the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The statement further detailed the processes involved, noting that new students are to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number.
Tertiary institutions on the other hand are advised to be considerate with students as regards deadlines for registration and payments for applicants awaiting disbursement of loan.
“Institutional Institutions are encouraged to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee Flexibility payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement.
“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.
NELFUND is a financial institution set up under the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act, 2024 and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on April 3, 2024 with the aim of providing access to financial support for students across tertiary institutions in the country.
