The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal for institutions that have formally requested additional time for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The extension applies strictly to institutions that submitted official requests to NELFUND for additional time to enable their eligible students complete their applications on the NELFUND Student Loan Portal.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to ensuring access to the student loan programme for all eligible Nigerian students.

“NELFUND remains committed to ensuring that eligible students across participating institutions have the opportunity to access the student loan programme.”

NELFUND encourages all eligible students in the affected institutions to take advantage of the extension and complete their applications via the official NELFUND portal.

The Fund remains committed to transparency, accountability, and delivering sustainable student financing solutions that remove financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.

For further inquiries or information, please contact us via email at info@nelf.gov.ng or reach out through our official social media platforms:

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Signed,

Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi

Director, Strategic Communications