NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Deadline
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, significantly impacting eligible students across participating institutions.
This extension is particularly important for institutions that submitted official requests to NELFUND, allowing their students additional time to complete loan applications. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director and CEO of NELFUND, emphasized the organization’s commitment to ensuring that eligible students have access to the student loan programme.
According to the announcement made in Abuja, the extension applies strictly to schools that formally requested more time for their students to apply. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, a representative from NELFUND, reiterated that this measure is aimed at enabling eligible students to complete their applications on the NELFUND student loan portal.
NELFUND aims to ensure wider access to the student loan scheme, which is designed to provide financial support to students in Nigeria. The fund is committed to transparency, accountability, and sustainable student financing solutions, which are crucial for the educational advancement of many young Nigerians.
Eligible students from the affected institutions are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and complete their applications via the official NELFUND portal. The extension reflects NELFUND’s ongoing efforts to support students in their pursuit of higher education.
As the deadline approaches, students are urged to act promptly to ensure their applications are submitted on time. This extension may provide a vital lifeline for many who rely on financial assistance to further their education.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific duration of the extension and the total number of institutions that have benefited from this decision. Further developments are expected as NELFUND continues to communicate with the institutions involved.