Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has issued a clarification on recent public statements about the alleged non-disbursement of approved student loans to beneficiaries of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. NELFUND said the claim that over 15,000 approved student beneficiaries are yet to receive disbursement does not match its …

The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, FUNATO, has informed all cleared students that NELFUND student loan applications are now open. The notice states that this followed communication between the University and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. It also states that the loan covers school fees and monthly …

The Management of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, FUTES-IYIN, has directed all students of the university to proceed with their applications for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. This direction followed the successful completion of the university's enrolment into the NELFUND scheme. With that step completed, …

The management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has released a notice for newly admitted students in the 2025/2026 academic session on how to apply for institutional charges and upkeep loans. According to the statement signed by Lamara Garba, mnipr, Director of Public Affairs, for the Registrar, students who …

Lagos State University, LASU, has informed students under the NELFUND Programme about the documents needed for requests involving a change of school or a change of programme or course of study. The notice applies to student loan beneficiaries who want their records processed for either type of change. Students who …

Bayero University, Kano, BUK, has issued a circular on concerns and false claims linked to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. The notice addresses monthly upkeep payment, the student loan process and the new application deadline. The statement came from the Directorate of Public Affairs. In it, the university set …

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has clarified the monthly upkeep allowance for student beneficiaries. In a notice issued in Abuja on Monday, 30 March 2026, the Fund said the approved upkeep allowance remains N20,000 per month, not N25,000 as reported in some quarters. NELFUND states the approved amount NELFUND …

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session. The closing date moved from 31 Jan 2026 to 27 February 2026. NELFUND says the extension gives prospective applicants more time to complete and submit applications; the Fund says it wants to avoid eligible …

UNICROSS NELFUND Loan Update: Approved Students Must Verify at DICT The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has issued a reminder to students who applied for loan under the Federal Government NELFUND Loan Scheme. The university stated that some loan applications have been approved and disbursements made. Still, UNICROSS said …

ZAMSUT First Batch 2025/2026 NELFUND Beneficiaries: Verification Dates, Time, Venue and Required Documents Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara (ZAMSUT) has issued a notice for verification of students listed as first batch NELFUND beneficiaries for the 2025/2026 academic session. The notice is directed at students whose names appear on the attached …

The NELFUND Beneficiaries Association Nigeria (NBAN) has cleared the air on a story moving around among students. The story claims NELFUND has raised the upkeep allowance from ₦20,000 to ₦150,000. In a statement dated 28 December 2025, NBAN called the claim unconfirmed and misleading. The group said there has been …

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has shared a notice from the Office of the Registrar on the opening of the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. This gives undergraduate students a clear chance to seek financial help for their studies through an official student …

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has issued an important notice to all newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session regarding the NELFUND Student Loan process. This update provides clear guidance for both fresh and returning students on how to apply and manage their applications effectively. All students of OAU, whether …

Federal University Dutse (FUD) announces that the portal for the 2025/2026 Student NELFund Loan opened on 23 October 2025 and will close on 21 January 2026. Students who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply early to secure funding support for the new academic session. The NELFund Loan covers …

The management of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has announced that the data of all undergraduate students have been successfully uploaded to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) portal. This update enables every eligible student to proceed with their registration for the 2025/2026 academic session under the Federal Government's …

The NELFUND Student Loan Application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session is now open. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that the portal will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026, allowing eligible students across accredited tertiary institutions to apply for financial support. NELFUND …

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has reopened its student verification portal for a short time. This final window runs for 48 hours. It helps schools that have not finished verifying their students for the 2024/2025 cycle. The step is key for anyone who wants a NELFUND Student Loan. Key dates …