The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the application window will be open from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026.
NELFUND advised fresh 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 exercise understanding with respect to registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement.
“Institutional institutions are encouraged to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee flexibility payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement,” the statement read.
It added that institutions yet to commence their 2025/2026 academic session should “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 added.