The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application window for its student loan portal for the 2025/2026 academic session for institutions that formally requested additional time.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Fund said the extension applies strictly to institutions that officially applied to NELFUND seeking more time to enable their eligible students complete the application process.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said the decision reflects the agency’s commitment to ensuring that qualified Nigerian students can access the student loan scheme.
Sawyerr noted that the extension would allow more students across participating institutions to complete their applications and benefit from the programme.
He therefore urged all eligible students in the affected institutions to take advantage of the extended window and submit their applications through the official NELFUND portal.
The Fund also reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and the provision of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.
NELFUND encouraged members of the public seeking further information to contact the agency through its official communication channels, including email and social media platforms.
