The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session.
A statement released by the agency on Tuesday revealed that the portal will open from Thursday, 23 October 2025, to Saturday, 31 January 2026.
In a statement signed by Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND expressed appreciation for the continued cooperation of tertiary institutions nationwide and called for further collaboration to ensure a smooth and inclusive loan process for all eligible students.
The statement added that institutions were reminded to update and upload 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.
To support a seamless rollout, NELFUND stated that the portal will open on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and close on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Eligible applicants include returning and newly admitted students of accredited tertiary institutions.
While calling on fresh students to apply using either their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of Matriculation Number, the statement encouraged institutions “to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement.”
Students that have not commenced their academic session were encouraged to formally write to NELFUND with their approved calendar to allow for scheduling flexibility.
The Fund tasked institutions to update and upload verified records of both returning and newly admitted students on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal, stressing that this is essential for students to successfully apply for and benefit from the scheme.
For technical support or enquiries, institutions can contact NELFUND via email at data@nelf.gov.ng or through its social media platforms: @nelfund on X and Instagram, and Nigerian Education Loan Fund- NELFUND on Facebook and LinkedIn.
