By Anwar Usman
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, providing access to financial support for students across tertiary institutions in the country.
The agency said the application will run for three months from Thursday, 23rd October 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement issued on Tuesday by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.
NELFUND urged fresh students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number.
It called on tertiary institutions to show understanding regarding registration and fee payment deadlines for applicants awaiting loan disbursement.
Institutions are encouraged to show understanding in enforcing registration and fee Flexibility payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement
“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 further revealed that, “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.”